James is finally one!!

James turned one last Friday. It is amazing to see the changes that have taken place over the last year. We had him at the pediatrician today for his one year check-up. It has been exactly a year today since he first saw Dr. Harsh. James has gone from 20 1/2 inches long on 6-16-08 to 30 1/2 inches on 6-16-09. He now weighs in at 22 lbs. 4 oz. He tried to help Nurse Pam with the scale this morning. He has hit a growth spurt finally. We were beginning to worry. He wound up back in the 75th percentile for height. His weight is still in the 50th percentile, though. Dr. Harsh didn't seem to worried this time after seeing how active he is now. They were impressed with James's vocabulary. He now says momma, daddy, Adam, deer, doggy, ducky, and kitty. He occasionally says sissy, thank you, and look. He is so smart. Daycare is working on please, thank you, and sissy. I guess that is what James will call sweet Bethany when she arrives in 3 months. We had a wonderful first birthday party at church on Saturday for him. He enjoyed himself and then crashed with Uncle Adam and Aunt Megan while we cleaned up the mess. Enjoy the new pictures.

Daddy and James in our neighbor's pool. He is such a fish!

James on his birthday with his new Mega Blocks vehicles. He loves them and is trying to build with the blocks.

James and his soccer ball. He loves balls! Go figure it must be a boy thing!

James and his favorite lounging bear!

James's tractor cake. This cake was made by Johnny Gautreaux; he also made our wedding cake. It was delicious.

James's other cake from Food City. It has his farmer and cow on it that go with his tractor. We wanted to make sure we had enough cake for everyone to enjoy!

James playing with Carson and Egan. Of course they are playing with the balls!

James and mommy opening presents. He wasn't into the opening of presents. He wanted to play!

James playing with his puzzle from the Carvers.

Singing "Happy Birthday"

James enjoying his cake. He really liked the icing.

What a mess!!

James enjoying ice cream with Aunt Wendy!

James with the pinata. He wasn't real sure what to do with it! Mommy had to help him and Quinlin.

We hope you've enjoyed a little piece of his party. We are off to the zoo on Thursday for Super Safari Thursday with the Children's Ministry at church, so we will have more pictures I'm sure.