Finn's 1st birthday was today. I can hardly believe it has been a year since he was born. He is growing so fast and each day brings many new 'firsts.' This week he began clapping his hands, actually clapping with open hands and making the noise. I have been so eager for him to do that and now he claps at everything, and it's really cute!! He stood up on his own, from a seated position, for the first time yesterday. He is so proud of himself that he wants to do it all the time now. He is really enjoying this newfound freedom, and of course, learning all about falling too! His vocab is increasing and we swear he is saying "Elmo." He points at what he wants now and says "Mo" (more) and as clear as day says Mama when he wants me. We are really working on "Dada" now as we can't let him say Elmo before he says Dada!!
Today he ate a smidgen of cake, opened his presents and we took him downtown S.A. We ate dinner on the Riverwalk (did I mention it's 81 degrees here today?), took some pics with the river and Christmas lights as background and enjoyed all the signts. He had a wonderful first birthday and we look forward to tomorrow's 'firsts' and all those to follow!! Happy Birthday Bud (as Ainslie says). We love you Finn!!