Happy birthday to Joe

I'm going to do a couple of picture posts here, since things have been so busy around the house I haven't made time for blogging.  Joseph had a fun birthday party with his cousins.  We put up decorations around the house and blew up balloons, and the older boys picked out some party favors from the dollar store with Dad.  They had a blast with pizza, cake, and silly hats and glasses.  The Chicago cousins joined in via Skype for cake time.

First course was pizza

Glasses, hats, and a moustache :)

Cousins with the birthday boy!

Happy birthday, Joseph!

That moustache was too cute

With Dada and Mama

Joseph got frosting in his nose

Michael coordinating the dance party in his room

All clean!

We did presents a little bit later this time.  All of the grandparents were so sweet and sent presents so Joseph would be sure to have some of his own!  Joseph especially liked the soft books from Grandma, the yellow ducky cup from Lita and Papi, and the sand toys pail from Grandpa.  (Thank you also for the crib sheet and clothes!)

At his 12 month checkup, Joseph weighed in at 20 lbs 11 oz (20th percentile), but measured 30.25 inches (70th percentile) and had a giant head (95th percentile on the circumference).  It's hard to get any non-stretchy outfits over his head!  I'm not concerned at all about the weight/height disparity - he's a pretty active baby, still nursing a lot but eating just fine, and according to the doctor he's at or slightly ahead on his developmental milestones (pointing, starting to walk, recognizing words/commands, baby signs).  We're thankful he is doing so well :)  Happy birthday, sweet boy!