Mr. Bentley is ONE!

Well we did it!!!  We pulled off a very successful 1st birthday party for Mr. Bentley.  With the help of our awesome parents and friends it all came together and turned out to be a fantastic day.  Bentley made out very well from all his friends and family with the gift.  From riding toys, beach supplies, water tables, clothes, and bath tub toys, this kid is set for summer!!!  Here are a few pictures that were captured from the day, hope you enjoy like we all did.

Mr. Bentley where can I start.  You are One Years OLD!!!  You are now walking more frequently in short spurts around the house and in public.  You still rely on crawling when your really determined to get somewhere that looks to far for you.  You have 9 teeth that are fully poked through and your in the process of 2 more poking through.  These two seem to be giving you the worse of trouble as far as runny nose and irritability.  They are your 1 year molars.  Looks like we shall make an appointment to see the dentist soon.  You are still getting three bottles a day but I'm going to be switching you over slowly to drinking whole milk and hopefully weening you off the bottle.  I think during the day you should be fine however I'm a little concerned with your night time bottle.  We shall see.  Your wearing size 3 diapers, 12 months pants and 18 month shirts.  You still love to throw balls, blocks, cars......ANYTHING.  Dad is still hoping you'll be a lefty but you do tend to switch back and forth so mom is hoping for both!  You eat very well, have since about 6 months old.  I am beginning to see you respond to different textures so that should be interesting finding out what you actually like and don't like.  You are clearly saying dada, mama, woof (for a dog bark), and sometimes I feel like you say "that" when you point to things.  Over the last couple of days I am hearing more babbling coming from you so you should be starting with more words soon.  At your party, I'm pretty sure you said "Amanda" when you wanted saved from the high chair during your cake eating.  Here is a short video to prove what I MIGHT have heard! :-)

I look forward to many more years to come Mr. Bentley.  You indeed have a wonderful personality and can't wait till you begin to become more independent.  I often wonder what like will be like for you.  Some advice I'd give you in the future for your child at the age of one:  There will be times when you just can't figure out what your child may want or need, you just have to let them cry it out and they will be okay.  There will be bumps and bruises, oh boy will there be bruises, this will be okay just pick them up give them hugs and kisses and try to comfort them as much as you can.  Share, share your time between grandparents, aunts and uncles, so that you can also get some time for your self and wife.  Always tell your child goodnight and that you love them.  It's okay to not always give them what they want, they will still love you 5 minutes from the time you told them no!

Well, this is it, One year down, hopefully many more to come, I love you kid, keep on keeping on!!!!