Last week Drew really got going on some potatoes from Grandpa John and he both ate and wore a lot of them! Look at how Drew's face and hands are covered with potato. He was pretty proud of his eating skills.
When Drew gets done eating he likes to share with us. He's trying to give Jana some of his potatoes in this photo (yuck!).
This past weekend Drew turned one year old! Wow, Jana and I can't believe it has already been one year that we've had Drew around. The time goes by so quickly! The first month of Drew's life seems like it was so long ago! If you'd like to check it out, this link will take you to the posts from when Drew was first born a year ago: http://aupperleefamily.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html
When Drew gets done eating he likes to share with us. He's trying to give Jana some of his potatoes in this photo (yuck!).
This past weekend Drew turned one year old! Wow, Jana and I can't believe it has already been one year that we've had Drew around. The time goes by so quickly! The first month of Drew's life seems like it was so long ago! If you'd like to check it out, this link will take you to the posts from when Drew was first born a year ago: http://aupperleefamily.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.htmlOn Saturday we invited our family over to celebrate Drew's birthday with us. Grandpa John, Grandma Lynn, Aunt Christina, Grandma Sue, Grandpa Bill, and Uncle Todd all braved "blizzard" conditions in Grand Rapids to make the trip to Lansing. The weather in Grand Rapids was truly labeled a blizzard, and the weather was so severe that the malls in Grand Rapids closed on Saturday . . . but that didn't deter our families from attending Drew's birthday party!
Grandpa John is working on getting Drew to do his mouth trick for us while Grandma Lynn offers encouragement.
Grandma Sue grabbed Drew for some "cuddle time," which is also known as "reading to Drew." It's the only time he sits still at all!
Drew had fun checking out his presents, but didn't dare touch them too much until he was given permission!
We let Drew open his card before getting to the rest of his presents.
Great-grandma and Great-grandpa Vryhof were in Florida, so they couldn't be at Drew's birthday party, but they did send along a present for Drew and you can see his new book sitting next to him. Drew continues to love to play with bows, so he also enjoyed his purple bow!
Drew, can you please remind me? How big are you?? . . . . Oh, that's right! Soooooo big!
Grandpa John is working on getting Drew to do his mouth trick for us while Grandma Lynn offers encouragement.
Grandma Sue grabbed Drew for some "cuddle time," which is also known as "reading to Drew." It's the only time he sits still at all!
Drew had fun checking out his presents, but didn't dare touch them too much until he was given permission!
We let Drew open his card before getting to the rest of his presents.
Great-grandma and Great-grandpa Vryhof were in Florida, so they couldn't be at Drew's birthday party, but they did send along a present for Drew and you can see his new book sitting next to him. Drew continues to love to play with bows, so he also enjoyed his purple bow!
Drew, can you please remind me? How big are you?? . . . . Oh, that's right! Soooooo big!
Drew is completely fascinated by the ladybugs on his book. It's his new favorite book!
Drew got some really cute summer clothes from Grandma Lynn and Grandpa John. He's going to be so stylish this summer!
It took Drew FOREVER to open his presents because he continued to do his one piece at a time present opening. He would pull off a piece (usually about as big as the one pictured) and then pass it on to me. Finally, we would all get frustrated with how long he was taking and I would finish the job for him. I can't figure out where he gets that neat, precise approach from :)
Drew got blocks (for ages 2-4) and immediately started playing with them and figuring out how to put them together. Wow! My parents said that I LOVED to play with Legos when I was little, so maybe I can pass that on to Drew.
Drew is at it again with his slow present opening!
Drew got a shape puzzle that involves putting barn animals into the correct spot on a board. The animal then makes a noise, but that required batteries. I went to get my screwdriver, and as soon as I started working on Drew's toy, he immediately came over to help. I can tell that he's going to be a big help on projects around the house!
Here Drew is playing with toy cars from Aunt Christina. Notice that he has a toy in each hand and is standing unassisted! Go Drew!
Jana made Drew's first birthday cake for him, and it was very tasty! Drew didn't have much interest in the cake or blowing out the candle.
Drew really like playing with the cars from Aunt Christina and with the John Deere tractor toys from Uncle Todd (to the left of Drew).
I brought up a board and the scale so that we could have an official weigh in for Drew. With his clothes on, he weighed in at 23.2 pounds. I won't tell you what everyone else weighed on Drew's birthday! :)
This is how most of Drew's party went. He had plenty of attention!
Drew has continued to have a great time playing with his new toys!
Jana and I have been so blessed in this past year! We LOVE being the parents of Drew. Jana is excited about being Drew's mom, and I am filled with joy about being Drew's dad. We are very thankful that God has blessed us with such a wonderful little boy, and we are excited about what the future holds for Drew and our family.
Drew got some really cute summer clothes from Grandma Lynn and Grandpa John. He's going to be so stylish this summer!
It took Drew FOREVER to open his presents because he continued to do his one piece at a time present opening. He would pull off a piece (usually about as big as the one pictured) and then pass it on to me. Finally, we would all get frustrated with how long he was taking and I would finish the job for him. I can't figure out where he gets that neat, precise approach from :)
Drew got blocks (for ages 2-4) and immediately started playing with them and figuring out how to put them together. Wow! My parents said that I LOVED to play with Legos when I was little, so maybe I can pass that on to Drew.
Drew is at it again with his slow present opening!
Drew got a shape puzzle that involves putting barn animals into the correct spot on a board. The animal then makes a noise, but that required batteries. I went to get my screwdriver, and as soon as I started working on Drew's toy, he immediately came over to help. I can tell that he's going to be a big help on projects around the house!
Here Drew is playing with toy cars from Aunt Christina. Notice that he has a toy in each hand and is standing unassisted! Go Drew!
Jana made Drew's first birthday cake for him, and it was very tasty! Drew didn't have much interest in the cake or blowing out the candle.
Drew really like playing with the cars from Aunt Christina and with the John Deere tractor toys from Uncle Todd (to the left of Drew).
I brought up a board and the scale so that we could have an official weigh in for Drew. With his clothes on, he weighed in at 23.2 pounds. I won't tell you what everyone else weighed on Drew's birthday! :)
This is how most of Drew's party went. He had plenty of attention!Drew has continued to have a great time playing with his new toys!
Jana and I have been so blessed in this past year! We LOVE being the parents of Drew. Jana is excited about being Drew's mom, and I am filled with joy about being Drew's dad. We are very thankful that God has blessed us with such a wonderful little boy, and we are excited about what the future holds for Drew and our family.
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