Slow Motion Baby!

Sawyer the entertainer. For those of you who have seen 'slow motion baby' in real life, you know that this doesn't compare but until we get better footage... enjoy!

Beach Time

-Sawyer's first time to the ocean.-

Despite the chilly weather, we all had a great time at Stanley Park... well at least for the first half of the visit. I would love to blog about how wonderful of a trip it was but in reality Sawyer cried/screamed for the last half of our very long walk around the park. He then managed to pocket dial 9-1-1 which left me answering questions to a less than friendly dispatcher. When we arrived back at the car he calmed down only to fall asleep, miss dinner and thoroughly soak his diaper, outfit and car seat. Poor little guy has a great day up until the camera went away and then it was tears and tragedy. A huge shout out to Becki and Amanda who put up with the two of us that long, long day.

-Thanks to Beck for letting us tag along on her trip.-

Firsts...

- Sawyer's first time at the pool. 11 months.-

I recently downloaded all the pictures of Sawyer off of M+B's camera and found a few gems that should be shared. Here are a few of Sawyer's firsts from the past 4 months: Swimming at Grandpa's company Christmas party (a hit for sure) and a trip with Auntie Becki and myself to the coast to meet Great Grandma and Grandpa Magnus. He was a great sport in the water, loving every minute of his new adventure and he traveled like a dream.

- Hangin' with Auntie Becki in the hot tubs.-

-From the look on his face, I'd say he LOVED it!-

-Meeting Great Grandma and Grandpa Magnus! 1 year. -

-Making good use of Grandma's fancy decorations :)-

-Hitching a ride with Grandpa... check out those great socks!-

Favorite Activity

When I lose myself in a task during the day I often listen, like any other mom, to the sounds of my child playing in the next room. And, like every other mom, when the sounds fade away I drop what I am doing and head for closer inspection. And everyday when I arrive at the scene this is how I am greeted. A happy boy is quietly reading, enjoying his bedtime books on his bed side stand. What more could a mother and a teacher ask for :)

My, How He's Grown!

-1 week - 6 weeks - 10 weeks-

One year ago these two began a journey.

One of them changed a lot in that time, the other, not so much.

-15 weeks - 4 months-

-6 months-

-7 months-

-8 months - 9 months-

And, today...

Birthday Bash!

-Dressed in a Korean hanbok (Dress Robes). Thanks to Uncle Eddy.-

Sawyer turned 1! I know, hard to believe. Where has the time gone?

-Let the cake eating begin!-

-Sawyer and Uncle Ed.-

-Dawson sporting a vicious snake. 
A huge thank you to Rob for the amazing face art!-

-Kisses from Kim.-

-The spread. Trev and I are pretty proud of the Puppy cake. 

Not sure how we'll top that next year.-

-One adorable little man sporting his hanbok (dress robes worn by Koreans at such occasions as the first birthday, New Years, Weddings and all manner of important celebrations).-

Thanks everyone for your support, friendship and love this year. Raising Sawyer and watching him grow has been one of the most rewarding blessings of our lives. Thank you for being a part of it!

One Year!

Weight: tba

Height: tba

Newest trick: Wrestling. Sawyer loves to wrestle. He loves to be rolled and tickled and teased. In return he face-plants on your tummy and leaves a nice wet mark. Or better yet leaves you with slobbery cheeks from a nice fat kiss.

Little explorer: Since Sawyer can pull himself up to standing on his own he loves to explore the shelves in the living room. Time for some more baby proofing.

Likes: Sawyer loves his bath. Trev runs the water and I strip him down. It's all I can do to keep him from lunging into the water. I think we may have a fish on our hands. :)

 -Sawyer proves he can pull himself to standing in his crib by emptying the tissue box (which was sitting on his dresser) into his bed. Look how pleased he is with himself. :)-

Trying to learn: Our little man is trying desperately to learn how to walk. Planting his face into the carpet and posing in the downward-facing-dog style is as close as he can manage for now... but I have a feeling that it won't be long. Watch out Kimchi!