Jonathan Takes a Walk

In the last week or two, Jonathan has decided that walking is a good method of transportation rather than merely an amusing trick that makes people clap and cheer. So he is practicing. A lot. Check him out!

Jonathan’s First Birthday Party

On Saturday we invited the family over and celebrated Jonathan’s first birthday. It’s so weird to think that just a year ago, we had brought him home and were adjusting to life with two little guys.

Photos from the Party

Jonathan had a great time at his party. Jenny made tasty chili and cupcakes and used a circus theme for the decorations. He got lots of love and attention from his family and enjoyed every minute. Jonathan also LOVED his first cupcake and actually did a pretty good job eating it for a while:

By the end, what didn’t end up in his belly had become a colorful blanket of Funfetti crumbs all over his tray, bib, and chair. He didn’t mind, though.

Brenden knows how to sing the birthday song, as you can partially hear in the first video. Afterward I captured a closeup of him singing it.

Videos: Brenden Singing and Both Boys Rolling

Brenden Sings Old McDonald
Brenden kept us entertained on the way up to Wichita Falls for one of our Thanksgiving celebrations. The second half is audio-only because the video was too dark to see anything. I love his kazoo pitch pipe.

Jonathan Takes Brenden for a Ride
Jonathan plays in his walker, and Brenden decides to hitch a ride. I love the way Brenden tries to comfort Jonathan at the beginning by patting his head. Also listen for his caution to Jonathan to “hold on tight”.