Sunday, August 23, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANTI!!!!

Happy 1st Birthday to the sweetest little baby!!! I can't believe my Santi is already one - where has this year gone??? It was certainly tough at first, but I'm glad the road has turned for the better.

These days, Santi is a master crawler. He no longer drags himself on his belly - soldier style -but is on all fours. He is strong in his legs and is totally capable of keeping himself up without assistance for about 20 seconds. Only thing is that he needs not know that he's all alone, otherwise, he sits himself down very carefully. He's taking baby steps here and there but is nowhere near to take off soon, despite getting more and more frustrated over seeing his brother run and climb.

He's all smiles and does well with strangers, just as long as he doesn't see mommy or daddy. Mateo is still his favorite person - totally looks up to him - but theirs is an intense relationship!!

He has been an incredibly good eater in this trip. He has tried a lot of new foods, like berries (a favorite), ice cream, CHOCOLATE CAKE, cheeses, etc.

We had a little party for his birthday with balloons, cake, bubbles and presents. We finished it off in the pool which is becoming one of Santi's favorite hangouts!

Party central
A sweet picture with his father

Daddy bringing the cake ...
Mateo checking out the cake ...
Santi not sure what to make of the candles!




Mati colored the #1 sign. Mamounette and her friend, Marie-Helene, prepared this egg-free chocolate cake. It was delicious! THANK YOU!!!



"Mmmmmmmmmm" was all Santi could say while eating his cake!


Tender moments with Daddy

Santi is a "thrill-seeker": he jumps from the edge of the pool into the water and doesn't mind if he submerges.

New feat: crawling up stairs.


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