Zooming Around Town

We sped around town getting ready for our trip & finished up at the Zoomarium for some good crawl-around time. Monte was a real trooper.

One Year Check Up

Monte was 28 pounds, 30.5 inches & his head circumference is still off the charts.

First Bank Account

We took Monte's piggy bank & opened up his first account on his first birthday (Dadda's idea)...This piggy bank came to us from our last White Elephant party (you can see an older post for more details, thanks Jerry!). Hopefully we can start some smart savings for our little man before he becomes a big man.



Looks like Vinnie tackled hard to get the pig in this picture.

Loving the Springtime Grass

Monte loves to grab at the grass, rip it up & throw it in the air. A new texture better than any toy! He eats leaves too...part koala?

Celebrating with Little Friends

Pictures & videos from our birthday celebration on Vashon with our other March-born baby friends. Tessa/Jamie & Oscar. Lisa/Chris & Zoey. Shannon/Chris & Daniel. Happy Birthday!

It was an incredible spread of food, a great time to see the babies play together & hopefully a new tradition begins!!



















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Celebrating with Big Friends

Our birthday bash for Monte started with a brunch for some big friends who have been with us, helped us with Monte from day 1. Grammie Lisa was visiting for the celebrations.

Birthday Morning

An EARLY morning celebration of new gifts, a pre-sunrise Peak Park walk & of course a finale at Lighthouse!


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Monte wonders when do I get my java?

A Sox Fan from top to bottom!

Nanu's hat is a big hit with our little guy. Love in every stitch & room to grow (which is essential for Monte's + 100% head size).

Baking The Cake

OK...so a little note about my cake-baking debacle. It ended up taking FAR too long, I forgot the eggs, it sort of collapsed under its own heavy *torte-like-weight* but everyone was very nice & ate small pieces just the same.


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Grammie Arrives For the B-Day Festivities

Lots of adventures around town with FUN Grammie. Day 1 we head out for lunch with Willa to the Olympic Sculptural Park. Great views, great to catch up & enjoy family time.

Around the House

Monte is very dedicated to his dental hygiene. He also loves the post-brush rinse. He douses himself with his open cup of water, resulting in layers & layers of clothes to stay dry (see Aussie t-shirt result, thanks Aunt Rose).