Daddy's birthday!

Happy birthday daddy! Today is my daddy's birthday and his first birthday having me around. We actually started the celebration last night, with a special pasta dinner that mama made for him and a candle on his favorite cookie from his favorite bakery, Icing on the Cake. After I went to sleep, mama and daddy were able to watch a movie.
This morning though is when the festivities really began. Mama and I let daddy sleep in. While he was sleeping, mama and I walked to Starbucks to get daddy his fave, a venti soy latte with one packet of honey. When we came back Daddy was up and it was present time!! :)
Soon after, I was getting very sleepy. Daddy read me one of my new stories from the library, "Baby Steps". I love the pictures of the baby! Daddy then put me down for a nap( he was able to take an extra little snooze too). I love crawling up on my daddy's chest to fall asleep with him. It's the best! While I was napping, mama got started on making french toast. It is a special recipe that she and daddy love. When I woke up, we all ate breakfast together. I had my own breakfast of egg yolk and cereal, but the french toast looked delicious! I couldn't have any because the bread had honey in it. When I turn one I'll get to try some.

Daddy reading me a story...





French toast fit for a King! (The recipe is called french toast fit for a queen) Yes, that is real maple syrup, yum!
Family photo time...

Enough pictures already!
After breakfast, we walked over to the park to ride the train again. This time I was SO excited and I was super excited about the carousel too! I couldn't take my eyes off the beautiful horses. Daddy took me on the carousel this time, and instead of zoning out on everything, I was all smiles and kicking my legs in excitement.

I am so exctied for the train!


So fascinated by the carousel. Mama was talking to a man who helped restore the carousel. He told her it took about 200 volunteer hours to restore each of the horses!! Wow!


Daddy buckling me in...
Holding on by myself, one handed even! Mama loves the way my belly looks!
Holding on tight!
Daddy's definitely ready!
Here we go...

This is my underbite! Darn that teething!

After the carousel we hit the playground. We waited patiently for a swing in the shade. Finally it was my turn! Daddy gave me the strongest pushes and I was loving it, loving the wind blowing in my hair! Check out my tooth and my tongue!









I am so happy I was able to spend all morning with my daddy on his birthday! I love you so much daddy...you are the best!
xoxo