A Fun Day With Friends

Jack teaching ME how to drive the monster truck
Look... Madison & Jack look like they are on a "DATE"

Today we had a busy day going to My Gym to play with Madison & Jake, then going to A Play Patch to play with Emma & Madison... again! It was so much fun spending the day with our favorite girlfriends! We LOVE you girls!!!

Officially a "Toddler"

"Otch, Otch, Otch...""Otch... I coming"
"Look Otch, I can open the door just like Mommy""Otch, Don't lick me silly""ooooh, leaves!"
"yummy, I think I will eat one"

Jack Jack is walking everywhere these days, so i guess it is official to call him a "Toddler!" Here are some quick shots of his favorite morning ritual: first, wake up and say "Octh" 20 million times (not momma or dadda), then run to our bedroom to find Otch, chase after Otch all over the house while we feed her breakfast, then walk to the front door to try and open it, and finally explore outside on the front porch while we let Otch go "potty."

Making Valentines...

Jack and I got crafty this week! While we were sick with the stomach flu AGAIN, we decided to make the most of our sick time by making valentine's cards for Jack's favorite girlfriends! The pictures don't really do justice to the mess we made... but Jack managed to "color" himself from head to toe! We had so much fun!

Jack's Personalized Frame

My friend Patti, with Dreaming Giggles Design, made this amazing personalized frame for jack's birthday party for all of our guests to sign... and we just LOVE it!! Now we have a special memento from our Prince's FIRST birthday with loving words from all of our friends and family.

Jack's 1st Haircut

Before...i know, his hair doesn't look that long... but i was fearful of a mullet

During...

Funny enough, He is a little scared of the comb... but not the scissors

After...He looks so grown up now...

And... we also turned his car seat around today
what a momentous day!

Jack's Birthday Party Pics...

Good morning world... Today is MY birthday!
Hi Mom... Jack learning to hold his own bottle Jack eating his first ice cream cake

Getting ready for the big party

Look Mom... i amWALKING

He LOVES this basketball goalHere are the handmade "Krusty Krab Pizza" boxes that jamey and I made for the party
Sponge bob arrives at the party... and jack doesn't know WHAT to think
i think he got a little scared when all 85 people started singing happy birthday to him Welcoming everyone to the party Getting our caricature drawn sitting for the caricature

Jack's cousin Julian looking through his favor bag Three generations... so cute i don't think he liked his "happy 1st birthday" ribbon & "prince jack" t-shirt Jack's very own birthday cake

the awesome sponge bob cupcakesOur guests enjoying the caricaturist and face painter Hanging out with his favorite HONEY

the cute sponge bob pinata provided by my grandparents Jack's first attempt at sucking through a straw... he is hooked now here are the 50 favor bags that Brendan and I hand drew and filled Here are some of the yummy snacks that we had for everyone to "feast" on Jack and his favorite Uncle B

James Patrick Billig Turns ONE

Yesterday 85 of our closest friends and family came to celebrate Jack Jack's birthday at Highland Park and it was a big hit! I will post pics soon... little man had sooo much fun! His actual birthday is on Wednesday, January 28th... but we had to celebrate in typical "Jamie" style with a big bash over the weekend!Oh, and guess who took his first steps on Saturday!! It is so cute, he is now walking everywhere!

Chuck E Cheese's

Jamey teaching Jack how to play Ski Ball"Look dad... i can drive just like you!"
he LOVED this monster truck
"Look uncle B... this is how you drive"

"I am KING of the world!"

We took Jack to Chuck E Cheese this weekend for my friend Megan's niece's birthday... and wow it was CRAZY! i have to admit i was a little overwhelmed, the place was so crowded and very loud... i know i sound like an old lady saying this:) needless to say Jack had a blast!!