The Mighty Quin

I can't believe how quickly time flies by.  I haven't put together his 1st birthday montage yet, but I'm working on it.
Some things Quin does now at a year old are
He walks--like a cowboy who has been riding for far too long.
He says, "I did it!" after many different tasks--even if he didn't do it. 
Blows wonderfully perfect raspberries.  Sometimes in rhythm to music we're listening to.
Sings along with Kenny Loggins (courtesy of his mother).
Loves his Da-da-da so much that there are days that little work gets done.  I don't blame him, I'd love to interrupt his work, too!!

Dadda, dadda

One challenge to working from home is a one year old who loves you. It is hard to keep the door shut and listen to him ask 'dadda! dadda!' and have to ignore him during meetings and deadlines. Until recently, I could give him a quick hug and send him off to play and get back to work. These days, he wants my full attention for long periods of time, or to 'help' me on my computer. I feel blessed that my children like me.

YUM!

So, of all the fun finds of 2012, I discovered that Shelf Reliance sells yogurt bites that are 10,000x better than those you get in the baby aisle.  I've eaten both, and well...

This month, I'm stocking up.  A large can (we're talking coffee can sized!) is $27!! (Passion fruit flavored, anyway. Blueberry and cherry are a bit more). 

Enjoy!!

Giving

Early today I was leaving to teach a programming class at the home school coop. On my way out, Quinton gave me a board book. I tried to give it back. He almost started crying - he seemed to think I had rejected his gift. It must be hard to have nothing and yet want to give. It made me think of King Benjamin's speech, how we could give everything and still never repay God. When we give him our all, it is like my infant giving me a board book that I bought. God already owns its. But he is happy to see us give.

Paygisms

Payge (to Jillian): "Was daddy your first baby?"

J: "No, he was grandma Tueller's first baby."

P: "How come you can go in daddy's office when he's not home, but I can't?"

J: "Because I own half the house."

P: "Which half?"

Payge's Hair Cut

Payge decided that since we didn't get her a pixie cut this summer, she'd take matters into her own hands.  After she cut off as much of her hair as she could on her own, she made sure to tell me that it was MY SURPRISE.  She was so proud of herself.  I did my best to keep her smiling.  We took her into Great Clips to get her hair evened out. 

Quin's First Birthday

The "Smash Cake" from Macey's

Our fun birthday decorations.

Quin was very reserved at first.

Just a bite, Mom.  Trying to decide if I like it.

Maybe one more bite...

Oh, well, yeah.  I think I can munch on this.

Yeah!  This is cake!  I'm ONE!