the big one

well...my sweet little baby is now a one year old toddler! it is so hard to believe how fast this past year flew by. nothing has ever put a full year in to perspective until now, watching a little human develop. liam has been walking since 10 months and is now on to running, climbing, kicking and throwing balls, mimicking the everyday things we do in life like eating with a fork and spoon. wow. how quickly we adapt and conquer! poor guy still only has two front bottom teeth, but it doesn't stop him from chowing down! i haven't really found a food he doesn't like. his first birthday cake was his real first dose of sugar, and he did surprisingly well! he even napped that afternoon, which i was ready to forgo due to a prolonged sugar buzz. i think the high quality cake with good ingredients helped...no white crack sugar or lard or fd&c red #40! it was a great celebration, below are some pictures of the cake smooshing. he actually cried at the first sight of the piece of cake, but after i showed him how to attack it and got a taste to his tiny lips, he truly enjoyed himself and wore it well.
thanks to all of you who have kept up with us over the last year! we are surrounded by the most amazing friends and family and we love you all! xoxo kelly, will and liam

11 months

taking it all in


snow day play date with nash


first time sledding!


hanging with mom


again, wow. 11 months already? liam is not only walking and babbling but HE FINALLY GOT 2 TEETH!!!!! 10 months turned out to be a big one for the little guy. he started walking at 10 1/2 months and is all but running now. he can pop himself up from the floor to a stand, meaning he no longer needs an object to get upright. he loves to be chased around. his most favorite giggle inducer of late is going on a fast ride on a wheeled stool from one end of the house to the other. in fact, anything with wheels that moves is pretty much the shiz for this kid. he has also mastered going up and down stairs, getting off of the bed and couch by turning around, dropping his legs off and sliding to the ground. smart one this child is. quick to learn and retain. there isn't a food he doesn't like so far, which i am super thankful for. every day is more and more fun and i can't believe in a few weeks he will be one!!! we are so lucky to get to wake up to his smile each day and share in his wonder at the new things that each day brings.

10 months!

liam's first christmas!

wow. it's hard to believe my little man is 10 months old already. he is so close to turning one i can taste it! liam is now taking a few steps on his own, when he has the courage to let go of whatever he is cruising on. it makes me smile to see him steady himself and discover his sense of balance. i almost stop myself from encouraging walking because know i am really in for it once those 2 wheels hit the ground. but, i help him along because he is progressing so nicely and there is so much to explore at this new level in the world. i know i would be ready to get up off the floor! at this rate he will be full on walking before he cuts any teeth. yes, that is right he is still my toothless wonder. ok by me though, he is still a champion eater and is usually willing to try new things...although many times the new things induce a wonderful yucky face. we have been making the most of this crazy snowy winter. lots of playing indoors and grabbing walks when it warms above freezing. mostly i just relish in his delight with each day. he is such happy guy and i try to live by his outlook on life. when everything is new, it is exciting! i love learning through him about all of the things in the world. his little smile is so infectious and he is a total ladies man. must be all of the girls nights i have taken him to.

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wearing his uncle russell's sweater from when he was a child


double trouble


going for a spin on the plane his uncle cody made him for christmas


hanging out with his buddy claude