daddy's little boy

 It's no secret that we have an over abundance of bicycles at our house.  Yet, Dieter is fascinated with the neighbor's bike!  He saw the shining red beauty and practically ran (no, he doesn't walk but he took my hand and walked with me...he just knew crawling wasn't going to get him there fast enough) to get a closer view.  Our neighbors are so nice and allowed Dieter to sit on it and let him push him around.  The next day I decided it was probably time to get his DI tricycle out and polish it up. 

 He loves his red rider tricycle.  Wes could not be prouder!  

 We were outside playing when we heard daddy walking up the drive way.  Dieter was so excited to show off his bike.  And Wes was so excited to take him for a little ride.

Dieter's Birthday Party

 Dieter loves other children (especially if they are in possession of a binky!).  He was so happy that Afton (and her mom and dad and sisters) came to help celebrate his birthday.

 We had the party at a Chicago Fire Pizza in Midtown Sacramento.  He liked opening his gifts but got fixated on the first gift he opened (it happened to be goldfish crackers....he loves those things!)

 When we started singing happy birthday to him, he wondered what all the fuss was about.  We tried to get him to smash his cake all over his mouth and face, but he wasn't having any of it.  He took a couple of bites and made sure not to get any on his face!

 Once we got home he immediately started playing with all the fun toys and books he got for his birthday.

I tried again in the evening to see if he would go crazy with the cake.  I thought maybe in the comfort of his own home he would like to indulge.  He did a little bit!

the first year

happy birthday, Dieter!!!

 

Happy Birthday to our Dieter bug!!

September 7, 2012 changed our lives forever.  This little guy has stolen our hearts. He is so much fun to be with.  He is a talker and has something to say from the time he wakes up until he goes to bed.  He is smart, sweet and sensitive.  He is curious.  He loves to climb...on anything and everything. 

 We have a fun little get together planned for later today, so hopefully we will have some good pictures to share.