A Whole Year Old!!!

At Mall Of America...Nolan loves to help push the stroller...

because it means he doesn't have to be in it!
Wet t-shirt contest, anyone?

Birthday Boy cooling off

Yummy Cake! Proud parents too!

Happy 1st Birthday!

Not cooperating

We made it to the Warren Fair in July. He loved the animals

His smile can melt any one's heart

Finally!! We made it to the lake in July. Nolan loved the

water. He was like a fish!

On our way to the lake.

Gosh it has been a while since I last posted... Nolan turned 1 on August 21st! We had a party for him at our house and he had a blast! It was extremely hot, so all the kids (and Danny) cooled off in the sprinkler. Nolan participated in opening a few gifts, but was too busy playing. My lucky boy got lots of great gifts! We also turned his car seat around. He thought that was pretty cool! Dan and I took the following week off to spend together and we also took a few days to spend some time in the cities. We went to Albertville, Como Zoo and Mall of America. The trip was a lot of fun, but we learned that our 1 year old does NOT do well on long car rides. Dan and I got a really big kick out of how excited Nolan was to be in a hotel. That boy was like a kid in a candy store. He loved it until it was time for bed, then I think he wanted to be at home. His new favorite thing to do is kiss the "baby" in the mirror, or a baby in one of his many books. Now that school is starting, Nolan will go back to my aunt Holly's for daycare. I know he will miss Jenna, but I am sure he will be excited to play with all of his friends at daycare! He will be in for a big surprise when he has to wake up before 8. Overall, Nolan is doing great and is so much fun. He is a busy boy that is running everywhere! All he wants to do is be on the go or sit and read books. He is also a very good listener for a 1 year old and tries to be very helpful. He especially likes to help me vacuum! Enjoy some new pics!