Family Pictures!

 

 

 

Wesley's first birthday party

We had Wes' first birthday party in our cul-de-sac.  We love our neighbors and they have been a big part of Wesley's first year of life.  We provided beer and cake and many of them showed up (I am sure it was the beer that brought them out of their houses).

Wes had a wonderful time.

We are singing happy birthday to him.  Hence, the confused look.

 

Wes liked his cake but didn't make a huge mess.  He had a few bites and then he started throwing it on the ground.  It is a good thing we were outside.  

Such a helpful big brother

 

 

Max really wants to help Wes.  Here he is looking helpful but we all know how this really turned out...

Daddy taught him this...

 

Brown eyed boy

 

 

Birthday morning!

Wes loved his birthday song this morning! He has the most lovable face.

Wes' first scraped knee...ouch

Wes is not amused.

My little button pushers!

Wes is 11 months!

 

 

 

At 11 months Wes just doesn't seem like a baby anymore.  He is still very laid back but is not afraid to make some noise to get us to notice him.  Some of his favorite activities are to open and close drawers and cupboards and to completely destroy the trains and train tracks on Max's train table.  This makes Max so mad.  Wes has also recently started to defend himself from his big brother.  If big brother comes over to him and puts his head or body too close it is possible that Wes will push, bite or scratch at Max.  It is kind of a relief for me to see this because Wes has taken a lot of abuse over the past few months.
This month Wes is nearly finished with nursing.  He got a really bad cold and was having trouble nursing so we just kind of went with it and now I only nurse him at night.  It makes it easy that Wes likes to eat solid food.  I have no idea where he puts all of the food he eats sometimes.  Wes is still very easy to put to bed but he has only slept all night (meaning 10-12 hours) once.  He usually wakes up anywhere from 2-4am and needs a little attention.  I really don't mind this so much.  I feel that he will sleep better eventually. 
Wes is loved by everyone and I think he is going to grow up to be a very special little guy.  Bring on the toddler!

Wes big laugh

Max dresses up