Baby's First Christmas

Okay, I'm aware that this is technically Michael's 2nd Christmas, but it's the first where he was actually aware of what was going on, and we weren't exhausted, so it was actually a fun Christmas.

Opening an early present at home (a book of nursery rhymes).

Riding the old red rocking horse at Grandma and Grandpa Yozzo's house.

Sleeping on Grandpa Mark's bony knee.

Christmas morning, Michael got a BRAND.  NEW.  CAR!  (The Price is Right, anyone?)

My favorite gift!  And my sister with a creepy look on her face.

Excited about his piano/xylophone!

Little music man.

Family picture!

Enjoying some breakfast with Grandpa the next day.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Michael's First Birthday

Michael turned one on December 22nd, and we celebrated in style

Cool lion balloon that my Mom got for Michael.

Me and Mom's version of a Pinterest cake.

The big birthday boy!  I thought the shirt was appropriate, given his love of banging on things and making growling noises.

Michael and Aunt Mackenzie

"Aunt" Sarah photobombing

Hardcore partying

Trying to match Michael's facial expression, lol.

Lunchtime!

Tasting his cake...

Nomming his cake.

Was I supposed to chew that?

Playing with blocks.  Look at his little whispy curls!

Practicing walking with Aunt Mackenzie.

Opening birthday presents!

Showing off his muscles.

Telling a story and talking with his hands?

The party got a little crazy.  We had to lock him up.

Michael Goes to the Zoo - Tulsa Edition

We also took Michael to the Tulsa zoo (me, Grandma Johnnie, and Aunt Mackenzie) on the day after Thanksgiving because they had free admission.  I know I have more pictures that I can't find for some reason, but here are a few cute ones.

Looking at the flamingos with Aunt Mackenzie, who was disgusted when
I informed her that they pee on their legs to cool off in hot weather.

Practicing walking with Grandma Johnnie!

So big!

And so sweet.

Penguins!

Riding the train!

Posing with Aunt Mackenzie.

Michael Goes to the Zoo - OKC Edition

Michael visited the zoo for the first time in late September.  Some of the animals were hiding because it was still kind of hot outside, but we did see plenty of neat ones.

Fishies!

A small cat which I forgot the name of - a serval, maybe?

A jaguar!

Watching the orangutan swing around on his ropes.

Enjoying some midday refreshment.

Checking out the okapi with Daddy.

Fun times!

Miscellaneous Summer 2012

Here are some more summer 2012 pictures, from our trip to Dallas with Grandpa Jeff and Aunt Annie for some soccer watching and a little bit more from the Norman portion of Uncle Justin's visit.

Sitting on Daddy at Great Uncle Paul's house.

Happy guy after his morning diaper change.

At the soccer game in the Texas heat.

Passed out on Daddy

Playing with Grandpa Jeff

Trying some bananas and strawberries in solid form

Pulling up to a stand on his own for the first time!

Michael got to meet Uncle Justin's girlfriend Masami when she came to Oklahoma at the end of Justin's visit :)

Baby Gilligan

Uncle Justin having him some good old fashioned American gravy and grease.

Loving on Linky after a long absence

MEAT!