Friday, August 15, 2008

Happy Birthday Finn!

With much love,
Mommy & Daddy

Hi, I'm 1

Today is my birthday. Though, I can't really understand much beyond the importance of playing with my toys, I guess this is a big deal - because I hear Mommy and Daddy talking about "how much he's changed" or "rememebering that day so vividly."

Well, I don't know all about that but I do know I love mashed nanners...wait, where was I? Oh yeah, my birthday. As with other important milestones in life, it seems to me like a good time to take stock, so I thought it best to detail what I've learned and/or accomlished in the last 365 days.

  • Accomplished: rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking, and even running away from Mommy and Daddy.
  • Learned: These things are best done WITH a diaper on (this lesson from a particularly messy episode in June).
  • Accomplished: verbal communication.
  • Learned: I can convey a lot with a well-placed "Ma Ma" or "Da Da" (and I think the latter will actually get me ice cream in the near future).
  • Accomplised: getting the family on a schedule.
  • Learned: it is my schedule that matters. (And, in my world, schedule = whim).
  • Accomplished: opening cabinets, drawers, closets, and even some doors.
  • Learned: it's really fun to drag out all contents (Mommy tends to laugh, Daddy tends not to).
  • Accomplished: eating real food.
  • Learned: smearing on myself and in my hair first can enhance flavor.
  • Accomplished: becoming the most loved person in the house.
  • Learned: it wasn't that hard.
Anyway...just wanted to say "Hi."

Hi.
Finn Clark

Monday, August 11, 2008

Finn & Birthday Fun!

Sometimes, I get into trouble or am cranky, but all I have to do is get this look on my face and then Mommy and Daddy don't seem to mind...




I like my new backyard slide...










Just now a year old, and I can already outrun Daddy...



This face works, too...


Finnie's Early Birthday