Simon is One!

At the one year mark, Simon:

• Has four teeth
• Says dada, mama (mostly when he's sad or mad), and points to whatever he wants; is generally very vocal
• Starting to shake his head "no"
• Good at clapping
• Dances whenever there is music
• Sleeps 11-12 hours each night without waking and take 2 naps that are about 1.5 hours each
• Never had much separation anxiety
• Waves goodbye to Daddy and the girls each morning; LOVES when Daddy comes home
• Is just okay with bathtime
• Is a bit of a picky eater - especially likes grapes, strawberries, bananas, carrots, cheese, crackers, and goldfish...and anything sugary
• Does well with a bottle and sippy cup
• Adores his sisters - loves to play peek a boo with them, hates to be shut out of the playroom when they're playing
• Great going up and down stairs - no more baby gates!!!!
• Has taken a few steps but is such a fast crawler he DOESN'T want to walk
• Is a reorganizer...cleans out several cupboards each day in the kitchen and pantry
• Loves his cousin Elijah and gives him big kisses when they see each other
• Not extremely ticklish, but being chased really makes him laugh

Simon and his other best friend, Claire (Mommy's cousin)

Simon's first birthday was celebrated with piles and piles of candy

and a ridiculous family costume. Because Simon's birthday is on Halloween! 

Gru, Lucy, Margo, Agnes, Edith, and two cutie-pie Minions

And if our Halloween spirit wasn't bright enough, Grandma and Grandpa put on a show for the trick or treat-ers! Aren't they the best!?!?!

We hope he loves this someday...

because I wouldn't put it past us to make Simon's birthday the reason we MUST ALL dress up every Halloween. Like a tradition that goes too far and leads to someone actually shaving their head.

Oh. Wait. That happened on year one.  

We'll see what the next 80ish years of celebrating Simon bring!