Thursday, July 17, 2008

Taj's 1st Birthday!

Taj turned 1 on July 5th and we had such a good time celebrating his life.  We had some family and friends with us to celebrate his special day.  Taj had  a great time playing with his friends.  Mike blew up a pool and made a ball pit.  It was an absolute hit!  All of the kids loved it.  Taj kept throwing balls to anyone who would play.  Most of them landed outside of the pool.  So we were chasing balls around the courtyard most of the evening.  We also had a bubble machine which brought instant smiles to all the children's faces.  My favorite part of the evening was when Taj ate his birthday cake.  He didn't smash his face in the cake, but he did go to town on it.  There is nothing cuter than a baby with frosting smeared all over their face.  I love being a mom!  We know he got a sufficient sugar rush because he stayed up until 10:30 and was bouncing of the walls.  We included a picture of his first quad he got from Aunt Cindy and Uncle Dan.  He got on it, grabbed the handles and was ready to go.  How does the saying go...."like father, like son."  I have to say it is definitely in his blood.  Every time he sees a bike he wants to jump on and ride it.  When we do put him on a bike or motorcycle he instinctively grabs the handle/throttle, starts bouncing up and down and starts babbling excited jibber.  I am pretty sure he is saying, "let's go already."  

Taj with his friends in the ball pit.
He was having so much fun!
Taj eating his first cake ever!
Here he is on his quad.  Ready to go!

Lake Mead

Best Buddies
such a cute smile
This one makes me laugh

So we went to Lake Mead with Mike's Family and we had so much fun.  It was Taj's first boat ride and he loved it.  Like all babies he hates the life jacket, but if we kept him focused on the speed he would forget he had it on.  I love how his cheeks sit on the top of the jacket.  So funny but so uncomfortable.  We definitely love being on the lake!

Monday, July 14, 2008

Taj loves to ride bikes!


Here are a few fun pictures of Taj on the front of the bike with dad.  He seriously loves being on the bike and being outside. Everytime we put him on it he is permagrin and so happy.  You would not believe the reactions this kid gets from people passing by.  It is so classic.  Our neighbors Kris and Cathy Sundberg took these awesome pictures of our family.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

I love how Kris was able to catch Taj in all his glory!


Taj is such a happy boy.  I love making him giggle.
Look at those yummy cheeks.