G.’s twelfth month was full of adventures, discoveries and growing independence. From exploring the garden, playing in the sandpit and enjoying walks in the baby carrier to spending time with his little friends, every day brought something new. He loved joining in family activities, trying different foods and keeping everyone entertained with his cheeky personality.
And just one day before his first birthday, he reached another huge milestone: taking his first steps and walking right across the room all by himself!
His first birthday was celebrated with balloons, strawberries, homemade cakes from Mum and Dad, a wooden toy wheelbarrow, a water splash station and a special party with his little friends. What a wonderful first year – and what an exciting start to toddlerhood!
Starting the month with a flat-hair dayWonderfully shining in the evening sunlight.Walk and lunch in Kaiteriteri.Dinner at home. The daily mess.Look, I’ve found a rock in the garden.I’ve dug it up myself.The grumpy bear.Family acitivity: Car wash.‘The serious selfie’Where did my pasta go?Favorite game of the month: Spinning Dad around on the swivel chair.Many walks in the back carrier on the West Coast.Great adventure.You think he’s got a bit chubby with all the solid food?Bah!“I promise, I didn’t do it.”Up and down the couch.Out and about with baby friends.All friends have their first birthday this month!Every weekend another party.Dad built a sandpit for the boys.Happy digging!Was about time to get this built. Off we go, gardening!Watering the newly planted cuttings.Helping hands.Back indoors, getting sleepy.Dinner time!Challenge of the day: Who sleeps faster?This time it’s him.Going out by car, not always without friction.Chopstick food? Sure.Learning science.You wanted a watering can, right?Taxi, please!Driftwood for our pond.Yummy orange at the garden.“What are you cooking today, Dad?”“I found him!”Pulling him up by the pants.At New World.Our indoor playground.Getting familiar with the push bike.Preparing for baby arrival.Don’t throw your brother around.First attempt at halloween.Bath before bed time. Splashing all over the place.Can you hear me?Baby lamb at the neighbors.Cute vs cute.Final baby days before the toddler stage.It’s your Birthday, little fellow!Sooo many balloons!Dad built a toy wheelbarrow.Mommy made a breakfast cake.Oma is joining the party remotely.Well deserved first candle.Mesmerized by the light.Yummy strawberries.What might be in there?Ready for the afternoon baby friends party.It’s time for the big cake!Black forest strawberry cake.1 year!What a busy day! Good night!
