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I'd give $4.00 for an Altoid right now! -Momma

James Would Like to Say...

Birthday Fun

When I look at this little face I can hardly imagine that it is the inquisitive little Ham standing next to me.

Last Thursday was his first Birthday. Mom and Dad and Bert and Kryna came over for dinner to celebrate. Mom and Dad came early and while Mom and I frosted the 72 cupcakes I had made Dad took James on his first trip to the park. 72 cupcakes may have been a little in excess but I wanted to do this right so I made one batch of chocolate, one batch of coconut, and one batch of vanilla with strawberry frosting.

James enjoyed a chocolate one.

Tim ended up taking a few dozen to the post office for his coworkers to enjoy. I also sent some home with Mom which I believe ended up at Church.

For dinner we had pork roast with sweet potato fries and steamed carrots. James LOVED the sweet potato fries and couldn't get them in his mouth fast enough. After dinner was done James was such a mess we had to throw him in the tub for a bath before we could even think about opening presents.

Tim and I got him a Radio Flyer. He fell in love even before it had its wheels on. He was very proud to help the Men put it together.

Hmmm... the wheels do work!

After the bath was done we sat down to open presents. All but three had wheels. He runs around saying "Vroom, Vroom" Tonight we walked by a motorcycle and he was looking at it saying "Vroom, Vroom" I was surprised he didn't say Grandpa but maybe next time. After opening presents the men took James for a trial spin around the block in the Flyer whilst the women cleaned the kitchen.

"Vroom!"

"I don't know what to play with first."

"Man, nobody told me how much fun Birthdays are"

"I love my stuffed safari animals Auntie K."

"Whoa!"

"Thanks Grandma and Grandpa, do you want a ride?"

What a great day, what a great year. I love being a Momma. I've never had a better job and I never will. It is the toughest, most rewarding, most enjoyable thing I have ever done.

One Year Ago Today

One year ago today the crib was empty waiting for a warm little bundle of fluff. Kryna and I spent the entire day putting the finishing touches on the nursery, decorating and stocking the changing table with diapers. In the evening Momma came to pick up Kryna and take us to dinner. When she was leaving she told me to go directly to bed because if I went into labor in two hours I would be glad I had those two hours of sleep. After dropping me off for the evening as she pulled away from my curb she looked at Kryna and stated "That girls gonna have that baby tonight". I on the other hand did not take my mother's advice. I proceeded to fold laundry and clean up the house for the following two hours. Only after I was somewhat satisfied with the condition of my house did I lay on the sofa to wait Tim to get home from work. I tried to sleep but it was no use so I started watching a rerun of Will & Grace. Needless to say I don't know how it ended. An hour and a half later I was checking into St. John's Mercy Hospital to "have that baby".

I can't say I am proud of this picture but here it is. (note to self, giant pink hospital gown and pink bathrobe NOT flattering)

All set for the Munchkin.

They were relentless(they meaning hospital staff)I was not to rest I was to be up walking.

First Hair Cut

"Hair what? You do realize how long it took me to grow what little I have, right?"

"This could be fun, I like paparazzi"

"Oh, oh, hehe, that tickles, Momma."

"Why is Momma getting tense? Am I not supposed to wiggle? This really isn't that much fun after all."

"Maybe even a little scary...Auntieeee!"

"Hmm, there's not much a good Auntie hug won't fix."
"I look pretty dapper with this new hair cut even if I have to say it myself. "

The Women of the Family

I love, love, love this photo. It pretty much tells its own story.

Road Trippin

We are once again safe and sound, back at our cottage on clifford. James weathered the trip very well considering he had to endure 24 hrs strapped down by a five point harness. Mind you they were not in succession but its a lot to ask nonetheless.
The wedding went off with nary a hitch, and there is now one more den Hollander and one less DeMeester in the world. It was all beautiful and quite a lot of fun.
Most of the week's pictures are on my Dad's camera so as soon as I get my hands on them I promise to post some. But for now I just wanted to let you all know that we are safe and sound.