First Birthday at Home

When Cohan came home from daycare, he had lots of present waiting for him.

He opened a few and played, but really could have cared less.

In the end, he went back to his old toys. He loves to push things around!

I wanted to be sure that I had something from his first birthday to put in his baby book. I decided that he could finger paint. My original plan was to do hand a foot prints. We only made it through the hand prints before we went straight to the tub.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

One Lucky Boy

Cohan is one lucky boy. He has the most amazing daycare. He goes to Alison Ramsey's house. I have taught two of her daughters and loved them both. She stays home with her daughter, Makenna. At the "daycare" it is just Cohan and Makenna. Needless to say, he gets lots of love and one on one attention. His birthday was no different. They went out of their way to make his day extra special.

Cohan's birthday started like any other day. Scott and I were so excited about him turning one. Cohan, he could have cared less. When we arrived to The Ramsey's house, everyone was so excited to see him! I left my camera with them for the day so they could take pictures of their party they were having. They had decorated the house, his highchair and hung signs.

The girls even made Cohan this amazing cake! He loved every moment of it!

He and Makenna ate their cake together!

The video of them singing Happy Birthday to him!

(Be sure and pause the music at the bottom of this page so you cam hear!)

Cohan is one lucky boy!

Things Cohan Does at 1 year

As I think about Cohan turning 1 tomorrow, I think about how far he has come and all he has learned. Each day, Scott and I look at each other in amazement.

When I started this blog, it was to share pictures and video of Cohan with my family out of town. Now, I use it to post his milestones so I can print this into a "scrapbook." For those of you that know me well, I tried the whole scrapbook thing. I was told to stop. It wasn't pretty.

Now, as Cohan is turning 1, I looked back at the beginning and can't believe how fast this year has gone. We have so much to be thankful for. Before I print his first year into a book, I wanted to note all the "big things" Cohan is doing.

1.) Drinking from a cup (even a straw). He is done with formula and starting whole milk. He even has his daytime bottles in a sippy cup. So far that's been easy... can't say getting rid of his pacifier is going to be that easy!

2.) Cohan is great at restaurants. He loves watching everyone. He especially loves sitting on patios and waving to cars.

3.) Walking.

4.) Snacking. Especially on the go.

5.) Pushing anything.

6.) Playing with trucks. What a little boy he has become!

7.) Playing with Riggs. Sometimes I catch Cohan laying on Riggs' bed snuggling too! He doesn't have a sibling... this is as close as Cohan will get to one for awhile!

8.) "Helping." Caught Cohan a few times trying to let Riggs out. He loves locking doors.

9.) Sitting forward in his car seat. He couldn't stop looking out... amazement.

10.) Making a mess...

11.) Sharing. With Riggs and anyone willing to take his food (not the best eater).

12.) Makes siren noises when playing with trucks.

13.) Goes around the house closing all the doors.

14.) Screams for fun and then belly laughs at himself.

15.) Reads books and then kisses certain animals.

16.) Feeds himself.

17.) "Talks" on the phone. Finds any phone in the house and says HI!

18.) Waves

19.) Blows kisses and gives kisses.

20.) Talks--- says mom, dad, mommy, hi, doggie, no, ya, and tickle

Aunt Abby Visits

Abby lives about 5 hours away. I have a hard time with her living so far away. I can't think of any way to be optimistic about her being that far. I guess the only good thing is how excited we get when we do get to see her!

Cohan loved showing her all his toys.

Abby loved showing Cohan all about bubbles. His laughs and excitement were hilarious.

Cohan loved being pushed in his Cozy Coupe car. Listen to the laughs!!!

While Abby was here, Allie came to visit. We had an awesome time out on the town like old times...

Cousin Time

We were so excited that Aunt Beth and Uncle Mark went to dinner to celebrate Beth's birthday. This meant that we were able to babysit Mack and Avery. Cohan loved having his cousins there to play.

Avery and Cohan watched each other as they both had dinner. It was so funny to watch them stare at each other, "talk," and eat dinner.

Cohan loved being the one to push Avery. She did not seem to mind being escorted around the house!

Avery was so funny. She would hand things to Cohan all night. Such a helper! She even brought him his pacifier.

Even Uncle Pooh came over to play. And look how big Mack is getting...

We tried to get a picture of the three of them....