Halloween 2011

This was Liam's second Halloween, and let's just say last year was alot easier. Liam did not nap well that day and it really showed that night. Also our luittle boy is quite a runner and was very facinated with the road. But he did manage to walk next to us up to a few houses to get some candy. He was afraid to grab the candy out of the bowls, but finally at the last house grabbed a piece of candy out. Most of the time Paul or my sister carried him, since his little legs would certyainly get tired trying to keep up with all of us adults. Liam loved to wear his Lion costume when I first got it for him but when we put it on that night was not to happy. But once it was on he was alright again. Hopefully next year he will know a little bit more about what is going on with all this craziness that is halloween night.

October begins

Back at the beginning of October we went to Shneph farm, if that is how you spell it. We went with quite a few people from my family, including many of my siblings, their kids and my parents. Liam really enjoyed the place. He got to ride on some pedal cars with me and Paul, which was his favorite then he got to go on this flying ride, which was like the dumbo ride at Disneyland. We ended the night with a hay ride, which it was really cold that night so Liam had kinda had it by that point, but up till then was so good. So glad we were able to take him and start off the fall season! I love this time of year.

Utah

So I have not blogged since Liam's birthday, back in September. I am so bad it is November. Well I wanted to blog about our vacation to Utah back in August. It took a while ot get some pictures forwarded to me, so that was the initial delay but then I just got lazy. At the end of August Paul, Liam and I went on our first family vacation since we had Liam. We flew on a plane to Salt Lake City to meet paul's brother and sister in law to spend 5 days with them at their home. We got alot of fun relaxation time, and got to spend quality time with family we never get to see. I also got to see one of my best friends who lives up there, and she was so great to watch Liam for us so I could do a session at the Salt Lake temple for the first time. It was so amazing. I was so glad I got the chance to do it. Me and LIam took alot of walks while we were there. Of course it was the hottest week Utah had all summer. But we took 95 to 100 over 115 any day! The morning time was so ice outside, Liam loved all the grass. We went to Thanksgiving point and had fun at a petting zoo. Liam's favorite animal was the little chickies. You can totally tell by the huge smile on his face. So glad we were able to get away for a little bit.

Liam's One Year Stats

So I wanted to write down all Liam's stats so I will remember how little he is, when he is towering over me in his teenager years and beyond.

Weight- 20 lbs. 13 oz. 25%
Height- 30 1/2 inches 75%
Head- 17.75 inches 10-25%

Party!

Last night was Liam's 1st birthday party. We had about 35 people over at our house. That consisted of both sets of grandparents. Siblings from both sides minus one brother from the Dunn side. Their spouses and their kids and one of Paul's uncles. It was certainly a full house, but we are so glad that all of them could make it. We had pizza, pasta, salad and garlic bread for dinner. Thankgoodness I had enough for everyone with some last minute adjustments. For dessert we had cupcakes, cake, pie and ice cream, which was more than enough for everyone to go home with full bellies. Liam had his own froggy cake to dive into. At first he was taking it slow, just swipping his little finger across the top of the frosting but by the end he was digging in. He got lots of fun toys that should keep him plenty busy until christmas. Oh also just wanted to mention we had blown up balloons and had them all over the house for younger guests to play with and Liam we found out is not a fan of balloons! Thankyou all so much who came and gave gifts both the wrapped kind. and giving kind! We love you all!

Warning major picture overload!
P.S. Just so you know all the pictures with the red cup, Liam loves water and the red cup is filled with water, he wanted that cup of water over all the gifts he was getting! This kid is so weird ketchup and water he loves!

Birthday Fun

On Liam's birthday, first as I have already blogged, we did a photo shoot in the morning. After that we came home and took a nap. Then once he was rested and fed we headed off for espee park in Chandler. He had alot of fun, but like always was more interested in the dirt and rocks than the water. I did get him to play in the water for a little while. After the water park we hit some stores and got him some new shoes and a ball pitt. I had been debating getting him one for weeks and finally just decided to get it for him. The first time I put him in it he was terrified. But now a few days later he is warming up to it. Liam's birthday night we took him to Texas roadhouse. He had had such a busy day that he was such a crank, but I got a few good pictures with him in his birthday shirt and a few with mom and dad. I think he had a pretty good day. He will be having his birthday party with cake, presents and family tommorow night. Should be lots of fun!