First School Pictures

I call daycare school when I talk to Gunnar.  I want him to get excited about going to school. I want him to associate the place with fun and socializing and learning.  Not a prison or work.  I have always liked school and I hope to pass that on to Gunnar.

He had these pictures taken when he was 8 months old at school.  I was so excited for him. Probably more excited than I should have been.  I stood right there and watched the whole thing.  It went very fast.  Gunnar seemed to cooperate with the photographer and she said he was the easiest baby.  I was hesitant to think she got anything good.  Then I saw the proofs...which were ready when I picked him up.  

O.M.G.  

I have the cutest baby.  

Cheers.

Gunnar's First Birthday - Part 1

Better late than never...

I can't believe my baby is one year old.  You never know how fast time goes by until you have a child.  They grow so freaking fast it's amazing.  I can't wait to see more of Gunnar's personality develop, but I miss the little bundle that used to just snuggle with me all the time...

I took the day off from work to celebrate Gunnar's birthday on his actual day of birth.  Kevin and I took him to the Toledo Zoo.  None of us had ever been to the Toledo Zoo before and Gunnar had never been to any zoo.  We had nice weather, a bit hot but not too bad.  And the zoo wasn't too crowded because it was during the week.  All the animals were out and about and we got to see a bunch up close.  I think Gunnar really liked looking at all of them.  When we were looking at the hippo, Gunnar blow raspberries on my cheek for the first time.  It was one of those mommy moments you don't forget.  Kevin was able to snap a picture.  It was a great day.  :)

Cheers!

We started the day with birthday balloons!  Best $2 I've ever spent.