Calvin Turns One!!! 12 Month update

Well he is officially a toddler! We had a wonderful 1st birthday party for him (well two parties actually, one in AR and one in CA). He had a really good time playing in the kiddie pool and hanging with his buddies. It's amazing how much life has been lived in just one year and we are so proud and so in love with our little boy. We didn't have too much time to reflect one the year because he is on the move. Literally. He doesn't stop moving all day long. He does loops around the house, back and forth, and again. I see a lot of him from behind and I chase him around. So he's got the walking down and his new favorite (mom's least favorite) thing is stairs! Up, down, and again. He's words are coming too. Or, if not words, at least communication. He points at whatever he wants (everything) and says "no" or "nah". Which is sort of sending a mixed message but he'll figure it out. And he does "Hi" and "Bye" and "Doggie" and "Ball" (pronounced "Bawl"). He lifts up his shirt to tickle his belly button. And laughs histerically. He is working on kissing. Not his parents of course but his dog and dogs in books. Oh and in case you didn't hear, he LOVES swimming. :-)