Sebastian's First Birthday

Already I need to be posting for 13 months (which is not going to happen, by the way).
Poor Sebastian; with a December birthday, things tend to get behind because there is SO much going on. As a result, he gets a whole post all to himself.

Our 1 year check-up proved what we've been saying all along: our baby is a big 'un. He's 25.5 lbs and 73cm (I'll have to double check that stat) long. Back on the charts for weight, off for length. He's walking, but not talking. His best form of communication is pointing. We think he's said yogurt, but he was pointing at Indy. Oh well, language will come (and you know what they say: we spend the first couple of years getting them to walk and talk, and the rest of their lives getting them to sit down and shut up).

For Sebastian's first birthday, we celebrated as his older brother did: with an ear infection and the eruption of 4 molars. Needless to say, it's better he won't remember this one! As a result of the cranky/snotty/not-sleeping boy, the planned birthday party had to be rescheduled at least twice. When we finally did have it, our little man was in fine spirits and celebrated like only we can: with too much food and laughter (giggles galore, in his case). It was a fantastic party!

Rob, Matthew and James (our friends' one year old) helped Sebastian open his gifts.

James was not too happy about giving up the present he gave Sebastian, but he eventually got over it. Rob, on the other hand is still wondering why our friends were so cruel as to buy us a drum set, inside of which are even more LOUD instruments. Payback's a "B", Luke and Allison!
The Cake (a Monkey for our Monkey)
Our Monkey eating his Monkey (cake).
"Uh, Lisa? What was that noise, and why does he look so happy?" (I like to play the game of "Last one holding the baby changes the diaper;" especially with Uncle Jason).
The Obligatory Group Shots. You can see how much our children enjoy them.

The Men (everyone's looking at a different camera. I love the chaos that is 5 digital cameras at once).

The Women and Boys

A fun day was had by all, especially Sebastian. He told us later that he's excited to do it again next year. Twice as excited if it's the week before Christmas again!