The Hartnett Family

February 8, 2009

1st Birthday FIESTA!!

We decided to throw a big party for Corben's 1st and for our family moving....so we had a Fiesta!! We ordered food from Gringo's mexican grill and we made the sombrero birthday cakes. We also had a margarita machine....it was a fun Fiesta...Ole' Ole'!!!

Sombrero hat cake made by Daddy and Mommy

The only time Corben let us briefly put on the Sombrero and fake mustache

Handmade Sombrero Cakes

Singing Happy Birthday to Corben

Corben didn't want anything to do with the cake & wouldn't try any.

Daddy, Corben & Mommy at the Fiesta

Most kid guests tried on the sombrero...

and some even put on the fake mustaches.

Pull string Pinata: Cactus with a sombrero which dropped animal crackers

Uncle John & Aunt Barbara......................friends playing

Playing with friend Rhett

Corben having fun playing

Favor bags had maracas for the kids

Playing with friend Ty

Corben bumped his head at the end of his party....

his worst bump yet...and he handled it okay.

Playing the next morning with all the toys & books...notice the bump on head is improving.

February 7, 2009

Nonie and Cousin Payton are in Houston

Corben loves reading books.....especially with cousin Payton

Cousin Payton teaching Corben how to use his remote controlled car

February 5, 2009

The big O-N-E...

Corben Reed is O-N-E today!!!

Weight: 22# 9 ounces

Length: 30 inches

50% on his growth chart

Words: Momma, Dadda, Pappa, Hi, Dog, Ut-oh, On, Baba for milk, Book

Signs: More, All done, Waves hi and bye, Dog, milk, clapping, hi-fives
Sounds: Fish, Bear, Dog...and loves to giggle!!

Movement: Cruising all over and trying to balance without hands, no walking yet.

Dancing anytime music is played.

Food: He is eating more and more and even taking bites of bread...

and Daddy even gave him some pizza....he loves anything we eat.

Playing at the park

Corben loves to climb up the slide....and go through tunnels

Galveston Beach house

Fun bath time playing with a cup and clapping

Sitting with Daddy

Swinging by the dock...and clapping!

January 27, 2009

Tunnel

We went to a play group today with our friends and Corben had a great time playing with everyone....he even ventured into the tunnel.

This is the first time Corben has actually gone all the way through a tunnel.

Little Tikes Fire Company

Papa John and Meme bought Corben his 1st birthday gift...a car, and not just the ordinary car....but a Fire Company car with siren and all. Corben absolutely loves it.

Notice he is pushing the siren button and opening the door