One Year!

Britton at one year! (even though he is 13 months already)

His stats:


22 pounds 12 ounces (around 50th percentile)
30 3/4 inches (around 75th percentile)



We love our little B. He is crawling, cruising, and has started walking with help and walking toys! He has such an easy going personality, although he has definitely turned one and knows what he wants. He says mommy and daddy and sometimes I think I hear Andrew from him. Instead of saying ball he says catch and says it a lot. I can't believe how grown up he is getting. For Britton's birthday, I found this cute cake on the make it and love it website. I thought I would try my hand at it and make him a bug cake since we always call him Britton Bug. It was yummy and cute, just what I would have wanted for Britton. We had a fun birthday party with a pinata, balloons, cake and ice cream, family, and friends.

Family fun in the sun!

We had a blast this year at Taylorsville Dayzz. I worked Friday night and was a bit sleep deprived during the parade but we still had a great time. We sit under the overpass so we don't get burned to a crisp (thanks to KaeDee and Jacob for saving seats at 6 am). Andrew had the same problem as years passed...he doesn't like the noise. He kept his ears covered most of the time. The noise didn't bother Britton. He had a grand time. He loved the music and especially love the motorcycle cops and sirens. The park was fun. We had dinner with Isaac's family and got a call from my parents saying they were about to the park so we met them in the parking lot. We got tickets so Andrew could go to the petting zoo, but to our surprise, he wanted to ride the ferris wheel and the space ship rides. He had a great time on both rides. Isaac assured me he would keep a hold on him on the ferris wheel. It was finally time for the Beattles concert. Andrew and Britton danced right along with the music. Andrew is quite the little dancer. During the intermission, we saw four sky divers jump from a plane and land in the ball field. Then it came time for the fireworks. Andrew had ear plugs in and did alright. Britton was intrigued at the beginning but lost interest pretty quickly. The fireworks are amazing. We always get to see a finale and then a grand finale. What a great time to spend as a family. It was a great treat to have Grandma and Grandpa Thornton join us as well.

Aunt EmEm!

We took Aunt EmEm to the MTC today to be dropped off for her mission to New York. I cried like crazy because I am losing a good friend and Andrew's best friend to date. She has been such a good support this last year since Britton joined our family. I don't know what I would have done without her. I guess I have to figure that out now. Well, here she is on the drive down and leaving us (with the Elder's getting her cute luggage for her). Good luck Aunt EmEm! See you in 18 months! We will miss you!