Nate's First Birthday

What both the grandmas (and maybe you) have been waiting for.... Happy Birthday Nate in pictures!

Morning Breakfast

Nicholas telling his brother "Happy Birthday."

Nate sees Aunt Annie in the morning; he didn't recognize her with her glasses on.
His face is so funny.

Won't sit still in the high chair at his birthday dinner.
Check out those cheeks.

Nick with his godparents. :)

On Saturday, we had his birthday party with our family.

GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!

Nate's Birthday Table

Aunt Annie and Elizabeth

Nate wakes up from his nap and sees his birthday balloons!

Nate listens to Nick read his cards.

Rutgers sweatshirt for the Jersey boy!

Nate loves this card.

His new ride on Mater from Aunt Annie and Uncle Rob.

Nate's birthday spread.

Nate in his party hat!

Bring it on...

I am one now. I can show you with my fingers.

Gosh, this is good.
Nate of course knew what to do with his cake.

Yummy!

Double fisted bites were occurring here!

I don't think I can eat anymore Mommy!

Ok, I am back.

All the Maresca cousins together. Yahoo!

Nate's handiwork.

Nate in his fireman hat from Aunt Addy and Uncle Johnny.

The next morning, Mater is still a hit.

The boys with their aunt and uncle.

Nate at breakfast.

We had more friends visit us the following day on Sunday. We didn't get pictures; it was a quick dinner. Thank you for celebrating with us Auntie Cara, Uncle Brian, and Auntie Crista. We let Nate finish his cake, and this time, his diaper was really tight when I changed it. It popped right off when he got up. Here he is walking through the house-- Happy Birthday Baby!

On a "stat" note, Nate went to the dr. today for his checkup. I have been told to let my child eat whatever he wants. In weight, he dropped from the 75th percentile to the 50th; he gained less than a pound and weighs 22 lbs. 15 ozs. However, he grew 2 1/2 inches and is 31 1/2 inches long and is therefore in the 90th percentile. So, bring on the food for Nate. Happy Birthday to my sweet "little."