HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY JARED!!!

Jared had a very fun birthday, today. He got up bright and early at 6:30am. %) So we had breakfast and played around for the morning 'til Ryan woke up. He had a lot of fun looking at his books and finding ways to entertain himself...

When Ryan did wake up, he came and sang "Happy Birthday" to Jared. Even though Jared doesn't really understand that it's his birthday or what the song means he really enjoyed hearing it. So, we sang to him several times this morning. We didn't wait long before giving him his birthday presents...

When we were living at my Aunt Maureen and Uncle Jerry's house there was this circus tent in the play room that Jared loved. He'd crawl around in it and play hide-and-seek. So, we decided it would be the perfect birthday present. As for the newspaper, it's something Jared loves to play with... when he can get a hold of it, so that was a present that seemed obvious. He seemed to really enjoy them. :)

I'd heard a talk a while ago (by Elder L. Tom Perry, I think) where the brother told a story about a family tradition they had, so we decided we'd adopt the tradition. What we did is we picked five objects and set them out for Jared. We set out a hymn book, a hot wheels car, a scrap of plastic from one of Ryan ME classes, a handmade clay pot, and a baby medicine bottle. We then let him go to see which object he'd crawl to. The object he picks will then foretell what his future occupation, interests, and hobbies might be. It's just for fun, but who knows how true to his future it might be. :)

 

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So, he picked the clay pot first, and then the piece of plastic, and then he went for the hymn book. So, he's going to be a very creative, intelligent, musically talented man when he grows up, or... he just wanted to play with a clay pot, piece of plastic, and a hymn book at the moment. We'll see. ;)

We got to visit with several extended family members through Skype and Kinect, today. It was a real treat. Jared enjoyed seeing all the family and hear his cousins sing a happy birthday song to him. Later in the evening, we frosted his cakes and let him have one all to himself. It was pretty fun to watch. He's always been a good eater and liked almost every food he's tried, so we weren't surprised he enjoyed his cake so much.

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He got quite messy, so when he was done, we put him in the bathtub and Ryan bathed him while I cleaned up the kitchen.

Jared had a great day and we spent the rest of the evening playing, eating cake, and visiting with more family.

Happy 1st Birthday, Jared!!! The joy you bring to our lives is indescribable!! You're the sweetest little Goober and you make everyday an adventure! We love you!!!