First Birthday Party

Even though I was only 11 months old, Mom decided I was mature enough to have my first birthday party a little early.  This was decided so that my grandparents and my friends Gavin, Miles, and Brooklyn could be at my party.  Mom decided I should have a transportation themed party since I have been on most forms of transportation! Didn't she do a great job decorating?

My Lulu makes fabulous cakes so I was so happy when she agreed to keep some stuff in Saudi long enough to make my first birthday cake.  It was perfect.

 At last it was time to party.

 Mom and Dad gave me this chair for my birthday.  It has my name in English on top and my name in Arabic on the bottom.  This way I'll always remember celebrating my first birthday in Saudi Arabia.

Mom invited all of my closest friends to celebrate with me.  My party guests were Gavin, Miles, Brooklyn, Savannah, Tucker, Aden, and Avery. A few of my close friends were out of the country and I missed them!

 After some playing and partying, it was time to add cake to the mix.  Mom was able to get Nana and Papa on Facetime in order to help sing Happy Birthday and watch me eat cake.  Technology sure is great.

I wasn't really sure what I thought about cake. Miles was there to give me a little help and eventually I decided to see if Mom and Dad wanted to help.

Dad decided to show me another option of how to eat my cake.

Of course, when cake was finished it was time for presents. Everyone was so kind and generous!  I even had presents to open from family in the USA that arrived in time for the party.

There were adults at the party too!

It was a wonderful first birthday party!  Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated with me!

11 months!

Jacob’s Stats:

Age: 11 months

Weight: 19 lbs 14 oz

Length: 29”

Eye Color: deep blue

Hair color: blonde

Eating Schedule: 5 oz 3 times/day, 6-8 oz morning and night. Solids at lunch and dinner

Sleeping: Jacob naps two times a day.  His first nap is in the morning and his long nap is from around 3:30pm-5:30pm. 

Clothing: Jake is in all 12 month

Teeth: Jake has 4 on bottom 1 on top and 1 on the way

New Activities: Jacob still loves the beach, the dishwasher, and playing with his toys.  He is getting very good at walking behind his walking toys and squeals when he needs someone to help turn him around. He also loves walking with people holding his hands. Jake is able to guide us like he has ahold of reigns. This month, Grandma and Grandpa came to visit before whisking me off to Ireland and Scotland.  I spent much of this month not at home.  Grandma and Grandpa were able to teach Jake how to say “uh oh” and work on “A-E-I-O-U” which has now appropriately been changed to “A-E-I-O-S-U- Cowboys”.  Jacob can say the first part and then just laughs when we finish. He loves his solid foods and eats quite a bit.  He also learned how to clap! This kid loves to eat. With how much food Jacob eats, I’m surprised he stays so slender.  Month 10 was such a fun month, now it's time for 11!

Vacation Extras

When you are 10 months old, traveling the world, sometimes some strange things happen to you.  All of a sudden Mom and Dad are letting you eat all sorts of strange stuff.  Plus, Mom feeds you almost all day long in order to help keep you happy!

Another strange thing about traveling is all the different "homes" you get to explore.

Plus, you get to have baths in all sorts of tubs...sometimes even a shower that Mom makes into a tub.

All in all, it's pretty fun to get to have these new experiences.