First Birthday!

Jayce is ONE!

Stats at 12 months:

Weight: 19 lbs. 1 oz

Height 29.5 inches

Head Circ: 18.75 inches

I'm honestly not sure where that YEAR went. How is my newborn already turning 1?!

Kylie was positive that Jayce was going to wake up and be able to walk. It didn't quite happen, but he was standing on his own and has since starting taking steps and getting more confident.

His birthday was simple and perfect. Balloons, chocolate zucchini bread and a few great presents. And everyone's undivided attention. He loved every minute.

That's his "I'm in my high chair where is the food?" face

much better!

He sure loves to throw things. 100% boy.

He is also very loud and loves to ROAR at his sisters.

And he makes great faces. 

Jayce loves food! But he no longer likes to be fed, he wants to do it by himself.

He can sign and speak a few words, but is very good at letting us know what he wants. He mostly communicates through pointing, laughing, yelling, or making this adorable squished up face when he doesn't like something.

Jayce has mastered stairs. Up and down. But I still block the stairs to keep him contained.

We are done nursing! WOOHOO!! It's so nice that I'm not the only one who can put him to bed anymore!

Jayce gives lovely open mouth kisses to all of us. The girls love it, and so do I! He tolerates hugs, but doesn't love them. (He likes snuggles from McKenna more than Kylie, he always pushes Kylie away. It's very interesting.) He does love to chase his sisters around, or have them chase after him. He thinks both of his sisters are hilarious.

McKenna and Kylie both lovingly call him "Buddy." The first thing McKenna does in the morning is ask "is Buddy awake?"

His smile melts all our hearts and I am completely wrapped around his finger.

Love you Buddy!!