Greyson's First Tooth

Two days shy of his first birthday, Greyson's first tooth finally appeared! He is still getting used to it and likes to feel it with his tongue, but is already trying to use it when he eats and pushes food to the front of his mouth. We've waited so long for his first tooth, but it makes me a little sad to think another milestone has passed for my baby (toddler?!). I'm going to miss those big ol' toothless grins!

You can see his tooth if you look REALLY close (on the bottom).

Toys, Toys, Toys!

We had a great weekend celebrating Greyson's birthday. Once all the family headed back home on Sunday and Greyson was left with just boring ol' Momma and Daddy, he got to work checking out all his new toys!

Greyson exploring his new tunnel.

Greyson and Daddy in the tent.

Blake and I were exhausted from the previous week getting ready for the birthday party and then the busy weekend, so we decided to call it a early night... or attempted to anyway. While Blake was picking up the toys in the yard and putting the splash pad away, Greyson was watching him through the window. I guess he thought Blake was setting it up for him to play, because he was screaming and yelling with excitement. He was so happy when we let him splash around for a few minutes before bath time!

After a quick bath, Greyson settled down for a bottle. He usually has his last bottle around 7pm and goes to bed at 8pm. He must have been as tired as we were because he fell asleep just as he finished his bottle - and slept until the next morning. Birthday parties are exhausting!

The Three Amigos

Greyson had so much fun playing with his cousins, Braylon and Wyatt, while the Butler side of the family was in town for his birthday party. After the party, we opened the backyard splash pad he received as a gift from Aunt Christi, Uncle Brad, Braylon and Wyatt. It was a BIG hit with the Three Amigos!

Aunt Christi caught this big ol' smile!

Christi and I thought a bubble bath would be fun for all the boys after swimming.
It lasted about four minutes before tears were shed.

Greyson immediately posed for this picture once he saw the camera. What a little ham! Or maybe he thought he was getting away with grabbing Papa's sunglasses? 

A pacifier, a sippy cup and a blankie - whatever it takes for the them to sit still for a quick picture!

Greyson's First Birthday Party

We celebrated Greyson's first birthday with a barnyard themed party on July 5 at our neighborhood clubhouse. We cooked burgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings, and of course birthday cake! We were happy to see everyone, and in case we didn't know it already, Greyson is spoiled... I mean, LOVED! He had fun opening presents, getting lots of hugs and kisses and playing with all his new toys. I didn't really have time to take pictures, but here are some from Nannie and Aunt Tanya.     

I really wanted to get a cute tier cake made (sometimes I hate Pintrest!), but couldn't let myself spend that much. We ended up with a HEB bakery cake that I drew up while I waited in line at the deli counter. It turned out OK, but I might have to take up cake decorating before his second birthday comes along (or just avoid Pintrest!).

Greyson is usually a pretty clean eater - even when we let him have a smash cake!

There goes the candle...

...then he dumped the whole cupcake.

Braylon and Wyatt waited patiently...

...while Greyson picked sprinkles off one by one.

Time to open presents!

The famous "Nana Bear"! My mom has started a tradition with all the grandkids by getting them a Build-A-Bear teddy bear for their first birthday... with a voice box in the paw. With the push of a button, we get to hear her sing anytime we want!  :-P 

Greyson and Aunt Amy

Uncle Wayne, Greyson and Aunt Tanya

Greyson and Grandpa

Lilly, Greyson and Hallie

Happy 4th of July!

Greyson made a flag t-shirt at daycare to celebrate his first Independence Day.

My little baby is a firecracker!

We let Greyson open his first birthday present from us a couple of days early. We should have known he would be content with just the box!

Greyson's first farm - to match his farm-themed birthday party, of course!

Pool Time!

We finally got Greyson a pool! As expected, he didn't like it at first and was crying while trying to climb out. Within a few minutes, he settled down and realized how fun it is to splash in the water!

 

Snapshots

One weekend morning, Blake turned the TV to Sesame Street. When Greyson heard the singing, he parked his walker right in front of the TV and listened to Jason Mraz sing with all his puppet friends, while playing with his new toy, an empty paper towel roll.

Walking too fast for Momma to snap a picture!

Showing off my Butler t-shirt from Nana and Papa.

Cheesin'!

Greyson's first time to drive at the ranch. We may need to work on the "keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel" basics. He loved hearing Blake honk the horn.

Hugs from Aunt Tanya

Greyson's second shiner. 

Poor kiddo got bonked on the eye with a toy.