Graham at 1!

I can't believe it's been a year since Graham joined us. Who knew that keeping time by when the next feeding is due or when the next nap would be would pass the time twice as fast. Graham started out at 8 pounds and 22 inches and now is 23 pounds and 32 inches. He is so close to walking and loves to do anything we say 'no' to. He waves 'bye', blows kisses and says 'moo'. We are very proud parents and love him so much!

Graham celebrated year 1 with just a few tastes of his blue cake. Amazingly after spending three hours in his digestive system the blue cake was just as bright when Graham puked it up all over our bed. Thanks to Ashley for making the cute hat.

The birthday balloon. This balloon went with him everywhere on his day.

Graham has been miserable in his rear-facing seat so we decided on his birthday he would no longer have to suffer. Graham now gets to see where he's going rather than where he's been. He loves it!

Well, one down....

Christmas 2010

We had a great Christmas season this year. We spent time with family, saw David Archuleta with MoTab, and visited Christmas Utah a record 4 times! I wish I had taken more pictures of all the fun- like Graham starring as Baby Jesus in the family nativity, or my kitchen after making 5 batches of salsa for gifting. It looked like something out of a horror flick.

I was worried that Graham's curiosity would lead to prematurely opened gifts and a fell Christmas tree but he was an angel! He had more fun trying to climb on the gifts then see what was inside and not once did he touch the tree. Maybe next year I guess.

Christmas morning- I love that Graham and Elmo have the same facial expression. Not too shabby on gifts, I guess he made the right side of the list.

It didn't take long for Graham to figure out how to rip the paper off the gifts. He would let out the most adorable squeal when he got a glimpse of the gift. So cute!

GRAHAM'S 9 MONTH PICS

November 2010

Graham is now ten months old but in November he had his 9 month check-up. Here are the stats- Height 31+ inches. Weight 21 lbs. He finally welcomed his first tooth after what seems like never ending teething, is crawling and getting into all sorts of mischief, and now stands himself up to anything that's stationary. He also gives the best little open mouth kisses which are really more like a lick! While he is still totally a mama's boy Graham is becoming more attached to Taylor. Our office door doesn't shut tight and Graham loves to barge his way in to play. It sometimes makes it hard for Taylor to work but it's cute to watch.
We spent Thanksgiving in Washington with my family. I had to add this picture. Do you think we like soda!? I'm always joking about how the Rodebacks wake up with a pop in their hands. Well, here is proof. We all took turns going 'to town' for refills. Graham's first Thanksgiving complete with Lime Pear Jello. Yum! Just hanging out. I love going home because we just relax and enjoy doing nothing. Graham spent hours playing with his cousins and Grandpa. Taylor spent as much time possible watching football and I got in a few games of Clue, Life, and Yahtzee. We also had family pictures taken so I'll post some when we get them back.

These are just a few more fun pictures of Graham from this month.

I absolutely love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Graham will come to know it well since I watch it every year around Halloween. I can't wait til he can sing along... this is halloween.... this is halloween.... everybody scream!