The night before.....

Here we are, the night before his birthday. As we were feeding him dinner and getting him ready for bed it just hit me that this was it. This was the last night of having a little one under the age of one. Cort would be one year old the next day. I wouldn't say I was really sad... to me, the whole one year birthday thing was fun and exciting but it just felt wierd that this little baby we brought into the world was about to be a one year old. I had a function at church that night so Chris put him to bed. I had to sneak in when I got home for one last peak. And how I love this cutie pie, about to be one, little boy. Here it is, the last pictures of Cort before he turns One!!!!

1 year professional pics

Today is Cort's birthday. I can't believe it. We took him to get some pictures done. Here are a few samples. I am working on his one year post - hope to have it up by tomorrow. In the meantime, I just have to say, this has been the greatest, hardest, sweetest year. I love this little boy so much! Can't wait for what this year will bring.

Hanging out with Friends.

We wanted Cort's friends, Sophie and Walker to come hang out on his birthday but we had pictures scheduled so they came over the day before to play. Didn't get a lot of great pics but here are a few.

Walker and Cort playing in the tent


I'm coming through!


All on Kelley's lap


Cort wouldn't let go of Sophie's Sippy cup...


But he would let her drink from it.

Playing in the tubberware cabinet....

really, IN the tubberware cabinet. Nothing half way for this boy.

Daddy got a new toy

I bought new bath towels and clothes with my Christmas money.... Christ bought a skate board. Cort thinks it's for him.

Sophie's birthday

Cort's friend, Sophie, turned 1 last wednesday. I took Cort over to play with her and celebrate. Logan and her son, Walker, joined us too. The kids had a blast.

Sophie and Cort climging the stairs

I'm so excited it's Sophie's bday!


Sophie and Cort


It's my party and I'll cry if I want too!!
Can't beat this picture to capture the rest of their lives...boys trying to figure out what's wrong with the girl!!!

Then, on Saturday, we attended her birthday party. Lots of fun, presents, and let's not forget cake. I didn't let Cort have any since his birthday was coming up this week. No need to spoil the priceless pictures of the first cake. Hard to believe it's that time.


Sophie opening presents!


Mommy and Sophie - We made it!!


Daddy and Sophie


Cake!!!


I just want to say a few words about the birthday girl!

Don't worry - this isn't his

Spoonin'

Cort really wanted his spoon the other day when I was feeding him some yobaby - he suprised me by then "asking" for the carton and dipping the spoon in - he had pretty good aim into the carton - not quite as good with his mouth.

First Christmas

Wow. It's been forever since I have posted- sorry for that . The week before Christmas was crazy, then we were out of town for a week, then I lost my camera(found it) ......so here I am , just now posting for Christmas.
The week before Christmas Cort got really sick- long story short...103.5 fever, tonsillitis, 2 doctors visits, refusing to eat, drink, lost weight, threw up , cut a tooth, thought he got better so went home for Christmas, 103 fever again, another doctors visit, antibiotic, still refusing to eat, sleep, drink....finally got better.
I was really worried about him because of the lack of eating and mainly the lack of drinking. I am so thankful that we were able to keep him hydrated and am super thankful for a baby with a good temperament. Don't get me wrong, he had his meltdowns but for all he had going on I feel like he handled it really well. By Christmas morning he was probably back to 80% so we ended up having a great morning. He really enjoyed all of his toys. He didn't really get into the boxes and bows like everyone said he would but he did enjoy his new toys. He was totally spoiled by both sets of grandparents and we came home with a car full of goodies. He especially loves a few... tent, Elmo, cars and car mat, ball popper, mp3 player, wooden puzzles, new books, and his wagon!!!
All in all his first Christmas wasn't exactly like we pictured but we really had a great time seeing all our friends and family and in the end had a great Christmas. I am happy to report that after 11 days of it Cort was finally back to himself in full swing. I almost forgot what a fun baby I had!!
Enjoy the Christmas pics......

Our little Reindeer


Cort and Chandler


Cort lounging at the kitchen bar


Cort's own little Christmas parade at
my aunt and uncle's house


climbing the slide with Uncle Ryan


at the doctor


Christmas morning waiting to see what Santa left



Chandler's bike was a big hit


Chandler showing Cort the ropes with his
ball popper


Cort loves his cement trunk from his Aunt Ginny


Stocking loot


tent and tunnels and balls


pause for a mid morning snack


Cort especially liked Uncle Chad's new
basting brush!!


Christmas dinner


a boy and his wagon...what more could
he want?


A boy and his wagon, mommy, and daddy!!