One Year Stats

So today I finally took Jayce to the doctor for his one year check-up. We were supposed to go two weeks ago, but I got a 12 hour bug and couldn't take him. I really wanted to be able to go so I just rescheduled it. So here's our big boy:
Weight: 21 lbs, 4 oz
Height: 30 1/2 inches

He's doing great. The doctor says he looks very healthy. So in his first year he only had one ear infection and got pink eye once. I sure would say that we have a healthy boy!!!

On another note----Jayce's FIRST tooth is finally starting to poke through!!! It's so crazy that he is just now getting teeth, but both Layne and I didn't get teeth until we were one or after one. So, he is our child :)

Hockey and Bath time

The other evening Jayce and Layne were playing with Jayce's new hockey set outside on the patio. Of course he can't play very well, but it sure was cute to watch him and Layne try to play their own version of hockey. Jayce loves being outside so anything having to do with being outside is always fun for him. He also LOVES being with his Daddy.

Tonight Jayce was taking his normal bath, but it turned into a splash fest. He thought it was so hilarious to splash me. I was in the middle of washing his hair when he started splashing. I thought that it was funny and figured he would stop soon, but he wouldn't. I guess he figured it was his way of getting Mommy to not wash his hair and body. He thought it was just so incredibly hilarious! We were both laughing so hard that Layne came in to check on us. Jayce didn't even notice that Daddy had walked in because he was so busy laughing and splashing. I had tears coming from my eyes and could barely breathe due my laughing. The bathroom floor was SOAKED!! Once Layne walked in, I decided to go and get the camera. The video that we got of this doesn't do the moment justice. It was so much more funny than the video allows. I hope that you enjoy this as much as I did.

22 weeks pregnant

So I haven't done this this pregnancy, so I thought it was about time. I hate taking pregnant pictures, but I know that I will want them later. So here I am at 22 weeks pregnant. Again this pregnancy, I am all out in front. Just a ball of baby. 18 more weeks and we will get to meet our sweet princess girl and Jayce will be a big brother!

So cute

Jayce got a Cars couch for his birthday party from my parents and a laptop from us. He absolutely loves his couch and he also loves his laptop. I got some really cute photos of him on his couch. The other night him and Layne were watching basketball and Jayce had his laptop with him. I'm still wondering where he learned this from ;)

Watching basketball with Daddy

Chilling before going to bed

Birthday Party

What a day!!! Jayce's first birthday party was on Saturday. We had some great friends and family come over to celebrate his big day! Our house was full of kids and adults. Jayce was really blessed with lots of presents! I really enjoyed everyone's company. The kids played, Jayce opened presents and then experienced eating his own cake. He really did well for not having any sort of afternoon nap. I did not get emotional until everyone started singing Happy Birthday to him. My eyes kept filling with tears. I just couldn't believe that he was one and that we were actually having his first birthday party for him. Here are some pictures of our fun-filled afternoon.

Getting ready for the party

Jayce and Uncle Jeff

Peek-a-boo

Getting his bouquet of balloons!

Opening up all his presents!

Playing with some of his friends


Super cool Monster Truck cake

YUMMY!!!!

1st Birthday!!!

Today is Jayce's first birthday!! I can't believe that an entire year has flown by!! I remember the day that we brought him home from the hospital. He was just so small and dependent....now's he's just so big and beginning to be independent. Today he was showing off his new trick! He's a walker!!! A beginner walker that is, but a walker is a walker! He is also an eater!!! We took him to Chuy's tonight for his birthday dinner and he ate an entire avocado, charo beans, rice, tortilla, tomatoes, and a push-up pop for dessert. So what's he doing now? He's talking more, beginning to walk, eating like a champ, and so much more! He is a sweet little boy. He is a lover. He enjoys cuddling, giving hugs and kisses. He loves being home with Daddy and really enjoys seeing Mommy come home from work. He is our pride and joy and we can't wait to see him grow for years to come.

Coming home from hospital

4 months old

What a little man!!!!!

Our little helper

Lately Jayce has really started to become our little helper. He is always wanting to do whatever we are doing and try to do it himself. When I make his bottle, he loves to close the microwave. He also LOVES to help empty the dishwasher. Anytime I do the laundry, he's right there by my side helping me take things out of the dryer and he even likes to throw things into the washing machine if I hold him up there. Today Layne and I were working out in the yard and he was right there helping us do whatever we were doing. Jayce wanted so badly to help Layne mow. I didn't get any video or pictures of it...but it was hilarious!! Jayce would crawl as fast as he could around the front yard chasing Layne so that he could help Daddy mow. I trimmed our crate mertyl trees and Jayce was helping me put all the sticks in piles. He also loved helping me pull weeds. We got some great pictures of it and a video of him helping me. I just love that's he's becoming somewhat helpful and more independent. He's such a fun boy to have around!!

Outside helping me doing some much needed yard work!

It's Official!!!

So today was our 20-week doctor's appointment. It was great. Time to see our baby and all HER anatomy. That's right---it's still a GIRL!!! We are totally excited!! Just to let everyone know...as of right now her sweet name will be Ryleigh Anne Laughter. The doctor said that everything looked great. She's growing just as she should. She is very active!! It was hard for Dr. Strong to see everything that he should. She kept moving all over the place. Only 2o more weeks and we get to meet our very sweet baby girl!!! YEAH! Have a great week!