Random Stuff

Okay, I decided to clear out my camera and found some random pictures that I had missed blogging about.
Will is discovering how to open everything! He likes to clean out the "kid" cabinet and spread it out. He is really cute when he gets a hold of something new. He examines each part, turning it over and over in his hands like he is trying to figure out what all it can do. He may have a future as an engineer.
This is a little old, but a big milestone! This is a picture of Will having his last bottle. I was feeling very nostalgic and had Nathan take a picture. Will might possibly be my last baby, so I wanted to commemorate the moment. How cute is Maddie with her baby in her lap!
Last weekend, we went to Conway for a visit. We were lucky enough to get a chance to see Susan and Seth's beautiful new house. Later, Susan brought Setler by to see his friend, Will. Setler is precious and very busy. The 2 month difference between he and Will seemed much bigger because Setler does so much more than Will can do! I've decided to rest up because in 2 months, Will be much busier!
Our primary reason for visiting was to take Will to his allergy appointment at Children's Hospital. We were hoping to find out that his milk and egg allergies were diminishing. His scratch tests were much smaller reactions but they needed blood work to be willing to do a food trial. The nurse tried and tried to get a sample but Will and his veins were not cooperating. So, 6 more months of completely avoiding anything with milk or egg products and they will try again.
Will was very worn out from the whole experience and needed a little TLC. Here he is taking a nice nap with his Daddy on Tuesday. Look how long he is! At his 1 year check-up, he was almost 32 inches long (95%) and weighed 23lbs 10oz (50-75%). He is such a big boy!

I have also forgotten 2 important birthdays in the excitement of getting ready for Will's so. . .

On July 20, Uncle John turned 25. I can't believe my baby brother is a quarter of a century old! Some of the family got together in Little Rock to celebrate. We got to see him a few days later at Will's party.

On July 24, my dad, Paw-paw, turned 52. We grilled out at our house and enjoyed a quiet celebration.

The same bakery that made Will's cool cake also made Dad's. It was really neat looking and delicious.