Quite the Little Talker

I used to wonder what stay-at-home moms did all day...and now I know - A LOT! I have really enjoyed staying home with Rowen this last year. Watching him grow and learn every day is amazing. He crawls so fast now & tries to stand on everything! He is quite the little character! We all went to Vegas a few weeks ago and somehow he learned the word "butt" (while pointing to his butt). So during music class - he crawled up to his friend Makaila & pulled out her diaper in the back & pointed his index finger and said "BUTT BUTT". Luckily, Sam (Makaila's mom) asked what he was saying and thought it was funny. 

He also likes to sneak up on people around corners. He says "sneak" and turns his head sideways to sneak up on someone. When we go for a walk, he waves and says hi to everyone who passes by. He still loves listening to music - and has learned how to turn the volume knob on the radio in the living room. He turns it up and dances.

At 13 months, his vocabulary consists of: momma, daddy, grandpa, grandma, christy (pronounced KIS-TEE), doggie, cat, kitty, shoe, cracker, backpack, doctor, fish, boat, hat, ball, Dodgers, cheese, cookie, nonna (his great grandma), nana (for banana), huggies, Elmo, Ernie, and butt.

Below are a few pics taken over the last few weeks. Enjoy!

{I will show you my 8 teeth - with 4 more on their way}

{I can stand holding on with one hand}

{on the move...always trying to get a ball}

{oh so sweet when he's sleeping}

{the Bettendorfs in Vegas}

{on a mission to get the camera!}

Rowen's 1st Birthday Amendment

It was brought to our attention that the SLIDESHOW prepared of Rowen's 1st Birthday party did not appear in the email that gets sent out with blog updates. Please visit the blog website if you are interested in viewing the slideshow. As a reminder, the website is: www.bettendorfblog.blogspot.com. Thanks again to all of those who helped in the planning and execution of the party. Rowen loved it. 

Due to multiple requests, we are working to create an updated version of the slide show which contains all of the photos and/or additional photos. We will post an updated version of the slide show once complete.

Rowen's 1st Birthday

Hard to believe, but Rowen is officially 1 year old. Thanks to everyone who partipated in his 1st birthday party over the weekend. Below is a short slideshow of the party:

[Slide Show - Short Version]

[Slide Show - Long Version]

Below are a few additional photographs of Rowen's Party which were not included in the short version of the slideshow:

{Picnic Shelter}

{Albi relaxing}

{Chipper putting up the Birthday Banner}

{Steve & Christina}

{cute pic!}

{Great Grandma Diana}

{Margaret & Makaila}

{Kaitlyn & Ashley practicing for the three legged race}

{the Dessert Table - so cute!}

{Excited about TURNING ONE!}

{Creating the finish line}

{Sydney & Christina before the race)

{Tyler & Kenzie waiting for the race to start}

{the Papparazzi}

{Three legged race}

{Relaxing on the grass during the three legged race}

{Kami & Madi won the three legged race}

{It was fun watching him figure out he was supposed to EAT IT}

{Cake face}

{Cuzin Brenty & his usual face}

{Sharing his cake with Auntie Christy}

{First time tasting sugar...YUMMY}

{Kami couldn't wait to BREAK the Elmo Pinata}

Rowen's Party and this blog were brought to you by the LETTER "R" and the NUMBER "1"

P.S. He started CRAWLING on June 17, 2012 (Father's Day )!!