Ashland 2.0

Today is Ashland’s 1st Birthday! We are celebrating it with a breakfast outing — it’s totally gorgeous out! He is having some french toast.

And then after dinner and wee bit of playtime, Ashland got his birthday cupcake.

…Which he devoured despite his HUGE dinner (he’s got serious appetite!).

…And now fast asleep tired from extra special day!

Of course a part of me can’t believe Ashland is ONE already, but then I also feel that he might as well be one because he has been more toddler like than a baby for some time now. He is walking well (he can carry stuff or kick a ball while walking!), starting to talk (he says quite many words, and he seems to understand what we are saying sometimes) and developing problem solving skills (he is obsessed with putting lids on things now). He is a sweetie who loves kitties and his sister and laughs a whole lot. He loves to eat, sleeps well, and enjoys adventures outdoors. I’m often amazed that he seems to have natural inclination towards “boy”-ish things like playing with cars (or anything with wheels on) or balls, and generally really athletic. But then again Immi has been a big influence on him too…he recognizes Hello Kitty (calls it HahKuh like  immi does) and even said that it was “cute”! He also wants to walk around with immi’s purse — I’m not sure how to tell him that boys don’t usually carry purses…maybe I should get him a murse?

…And Ashland now has 4 upper teeth! Along with the 2 on the bottom.