Cal's First Birthday (and word update)

We celebrated Cal's birthday with our traditional Sunday afternoon party.  He was a champ--I didn't know how he was going to act after not napping and being all "wonky" with his schedule, but he didn't fuss too much.  He seemed to enjoy the attention of his many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings.

The birthday boy!

3 kids and Daddy's arm, attempting to create smiles

With his new bus from Auntie Sarah

What is this?  I don't want this.

Okay, maybe I do want it.

Got my cupcake and my foot propped on the table--pretty good day!

Now that Calvin is 14 months old, here's a bit about what he can do at age 1:

Words: Mama, Daddy, Oma, Opa, Annie, Bobo, doggie, ball, nonnie (banana), baba (drink), dues (shoes), birdy, deedee (Westphall name for blankies), bus, boo (book)

Tricks: waves hello and goodbye, dog says "uff uff", cow says "boo", follows one-step directions VERY well (Cal, get your deedee.  Cal, go to your chair.  Cal, get your cup.  Cal, wait by the door), he walks proficiently, climbs up stairs no problem, goes down stairs easily, slides backwards off of couch or bed, does a stompy "happy dance" when he's excited, knows the answer to "where's your tummy?", blows on his hot food

General Info: loves books these days, grins like a madman at the NHL Network, can eat 4+ bananas in one day, points at things and then to himself (I want that!), refuses to baby-sign (stubborn!), likes to take a bath and play in the sprinkler but hated the public pool, wants to feed himself always, loves fruit of any kind, hates garlic bread, is my kid who "gets into things" the most and pushes the boundaries the most :)

Oh, Cal-Pal, you are my feisty guy!  Your snuggles and book love make up for all the times you run down the driveway.