Happy 1st Birthday!

Today was such a happy first birthday for Cole! Only thing missing was Drew. Next year though! When Drew and I were discussing when to have kids, this was the real kicker...he would miss his first birthday. We knew we were ready though and knew we could do it, and do it we did! We had our healthy baby boy and enjoyed his first birthday apart. However, I hate the word apart because Drew is so actively involved in everything we do. From birthday planning to parenting in general, Drew takes part wholeheartedly which makes us feel so much closer. He was also able to Skype with Cole this morning while he was still in his jammies and even from the zoo. Thank God for technology. We started to say that wow, Cole is now 12 months old and Drew hasn't seen him since he was 6 months old. We don't feel that way at all because Drew has been right there with him watching Cole grow up. Still totally ready for Drew to be here physically instead of virtually!!

The day started out great with a quick breakfast before his first official hair cut at Jacque's.

Jacque was so touched that Cole made this the fourth generation of Brophy haircuts for her. Love that woman. I have buzzed his hair at home before but with the new environment and first official haircut, he cried the whole time. Needs practice. :) Jacque was great with him but she had me hold him so we both wore capes.

He was much happier when we were finished.

Then we were off to the zoo where we met Grannie Annie, Grandpa Bruce and Gigi. Grannie Annie and Grandpa Bruce decorated Cole's wagon with balloons and stars for the birthday boy.

To the zoo he points!

 We tried the traditional pic on top of the gorilla but he wasn't too sure.

 Tickled watching the wild asses. No really, the name on the sign was wild asses. ;)

 Monkey house!

Checking out Mr. Snake.

Mr. Hippo was in the corner but the fish were just as cool.

Sitting on the same staircase where we took wedding pictures five years ago. Life is good.

 Just need Drew home.:)

 Then we made a pit stop to open presents at Harris'. Cole got to see Pop too. LOVES his car and cute outfits! Thank you so much Gigi and Pop!! He'll have this thing forever!

After a quick nap at home we headed to get his one year pics taken. They turned out so well. I pick them up next Friday so more on that later. Then we were off to his one year well baby appointment. He is 24lbs 14oz and 30 inches long which puts him around the 75th percentile for both.  I guess I stop saying healthy "baby" boy now? Healthy boy!

Then boogie was done! We headed home for a quick dinner and bed. Cole has added so much joy and meaning to our lives which makes us excited for all the fun years and memories to come. Love our little man. Thanks to all for making his first year a special one. Looking forward to his party on Saturday!