Doctor Appointment

Today I took Riley to the doctor for his 12 month checkup. He received four shots that made him cry, tears falling down his face and his face turned red while he screamed. It took me a while to calm him down. His measurements were -- length 31 inches (85%), head 18.25 inches (50%), weighs 22 lbs (39%) which is less than he did at 9 months. Which concerned the doctor who said "He's not terribly skinny, but try adding more calories to his diet. Add butter to his vegetables." Riley is a very good eater and very active now -- walking all over. Tall and skinny, doesn't that run in the family?

Riley hanging out

I went to get Riley after hearing him wake up from his nap and found him sitting there with his feet sticking out waiting for me. Then when I got the camers he was peeking through the crib slats at me.

Riley's Rocket

We found this cute ride on toy for Riley's birthday that he absolutely loves to play with. There are lots of buttons to push And the four Little Einsteins characters to play with. He will sit on it, but right now he prefers to push it.

Quote

"Nothing is as scary as someone needing you so much. BUT, nothing brings the kind of heart-stopping joy that his smile or hug brings."
-Will, father of 3 year old

Happy 1st Birthday Riley!

I still can't believe it's been a year since Riley has come into our lives! He has always been such a sweet, happy baby boy. Sergio and I adore him so much. I remember how Riley would fall asleep in my arms and I would watch his little face. What a blessing! He has grown up so fast. He is walking all the time now, And it's funny to watch him learn new things each day and to play with him. He's climbing the stairs (with parents close by watching of course, one of us is always behind him and the other is at the top cheering him on) He also loves to clap his hands he even started clapping Sunday after the choir finished singing. He is eating more and more since he has 8 teeth to chew with now. And he has mastered how to use a straw.
Today Riley was on TV! I sent his picture in to Good Things Utah the other day and they had his name and picture on screen as they played birthday music. (they only do 1st Birthdays) I recorded it so I could show it to Sergio. I'm so excited for Sergio and Riley to see it when Sergio comes home from work tonight. (Riley was napping when it came on)

ABC

A- Attached or Single? Attached

B- Best Friend? My husband, Sergio

C- Cake or Pie? Pie

D- Day of Choice? Saturday, we can all sleep in and spend the day with my family

E- Essential Item? Lotion and chapstick

F- Favorite Color? Tiffany Blue and Chocolate Brown I wear these colors and also decorate with them.

G- Gummy Bears or Worms? Bears

H- Hometown? Orem, UT

I- Favorite Indulgence? Chocolate

J- January or July? July, I love warm weather

K- Kids? My adorable little boy Riley who's first birthday is next week!! (8th)

L- Life isn’t complete without? Family

M- Marriage Date? July 28, 2006

N-Night or Morning person: Both

O- Oranges or Apples? Apples

P-Phobias? Natural Disasters, Bees - I have been stung sooo many times. Once both feet!!!

Q-Quote? "Always kiss me goodnight." Sergio always kisses Riley and I before he leaves for work, when he comes home, before we go to bed and before he plays soccer.

R- Reasons to smile? Riley

S- Season of choice- Summer

T- Tag 3 people. Jocelyn, Cali, Gaye

U- Unknown fact about me? I always make lists - things to do, to buy, cleaning, you name it.

V- Vegetable or Fruit? Fruit

W- Worst Habit? Procrastination

X- X-ray or Ultrasound? Ultrasound -- I've had to have x-rays before for a fractured wrist and before gallbladder surgery OUCH!! I'd rather have a baby any day!

Y- Your favorite food? Italian and Mexican

Z- Zodiac Sign? Gemini

Breaking in the New Highchair

Riley loves his new highchair. He was sitting there enjoying his Cheerios and Kix cereal. I left the room to go get something and came back to find him like this, He is so cute! It's funnt because most of my baby pictures I was asleep in my highchair. He's just like Mommy.

Elder Mark Lunceford

These are a few pictures we took after Mark's farwell talk. Today we went to the MTC and left Mark there. He will be leaving to serve in Kennewick, Washington by the end of October. He is so excited and looks so handsome in his suit. He won't be back until Riley is three!!! But I made something to help Riley remember Mark. At enrichment a few months ago we made ABC books. (A is for Angel, P is for Prophet) In Riley's book M is for Missionary Mark and I'm putting in this picture of Mark and Riley. I hope he enjoys it!

Riley's Birthday Celebration

Riley finally met all of his cousins, two more Aunts and an Uncle. We had a party while all seven cousins were all here in Utah. We had a pinata which all the kids enjoyed and since Riley was born in October I found a cute little ghost cake for him to play with. He really enjoyed destroying it as the other kids sat around the table watching and laughing.