Deacon's 1st Birthday

We had Deacon's birthday party a week early to celebrate with my mom, grandma, and aunt. I decided to go with a nautical theme so I could basically just use all the decorations from his room and bathroom :) He was a very happy birthday boy! He was curious about all of his gifts, didn't love his hat but tolerated it, was hesitant about the cake at first but then devoured it!

The cake progression:

 Not sure...

 Trying it...

 Now trying the plate...

Realizing he loves cake!

Happy birthday boy!

I had no idea I could adore a little boy so much. Deacon is definitely more of a mama's boy, and cries and wants to be held more than I remember Paige did. But with one of his little flirty grins he has you melted.
1 Year Stats:
-Weight: 24 lbs 11 in (91 percentile)
-Height: 32 in (99 percentile)
-Head: (76 percentile)

-Nicknames: Deacon Boy, Deazy, Weazy Deazy, Deazer
-All of the sudden he had a lot of teeth (multiple came in at once)
-Already had lost one fingernail, thanks to the door hinge...
-Walks/runs everywhere
-Can quickly go up and down stairs
-Words: mama, dada, hi, hello, buh-bye
-Gives slobbery kisses
-Still very addicted to his binky
-Claps, waves, and points
-He dances/bounces up and down to Micky Mouse
-Folds his arms for prayers and mumbles things
-Doesn't take long naps, usually only 1 1/2 hours, so we are still holding on to 2 naps (we tried one...)
-Had to get weened off breastmilk at about 11 1/2 months when Paige was in the hospital. Luckily loves whole milk and drinks it from a sippy. He eats a lot and will eat just about anything, but it appears he's allergic to strawberries. He's definitely my child and will stand under the cookies or treats and cry until you cave and give him some :)

Favorites: riding the scooter (he holds on while you push him), using toy hammers, throwing balls, playing in the fireplace, emptying q-tips, playing in the toilet, pushing the barstools around, trying to put his binky in your mouth, and being outside (screams when you shut the door). He is all boy and prefers to hit or push things than to sit and play with toys. He thinks he's 3 and is fearless about climbing toys, going down slides and anything else he can get into. He gets in trouble the most for pulling Paige's hair and has already bit her once. He is feisty and big so he can easily hold his own.

Some days with this little boy can feel exhausting, especially since he's had a lot of diaper and diaper rash issues that we're still trying to figure out. But then I'm smitten by his blue eyes, kissable big cheeks, golden locks, adorable grin, and hilarious little personality. Here's a picture of our sweet boy on his actual birthday. Can't believe he's one!