We held a mustache bash for our little man. Mommy & Grandma made mustache candy, while Grandma cooked up pulled pork and Mommy baked two dozen cupcakes.
Grandma & Aunt G were already in town helping us pack, and Nana, Uncle Joey and cousin JoJo flew in from LA to help Frankie celebrate. Frankie's amazing babysitter, Natayla, and her kiddos also joined in the fun as well as a few other friends we made during our two years in San Francisco.
It was a beautiful, unusually sunny day in Daly City, so the kids had a great time playing outside and on the swing set. When it was time to sing Happy Birthday, Frankie had the cutest smirk on his face -- it's like he knew it was all for him!
Frankie wasn't too sure about his cupcake, so the cake smash was pretty uneventful. He was definitely more interested in opening presents and playing!!! After some more playtime with friends, it was time to say goodbye.
The next day was Frankie's actual birthday. We spent it having pancakes with family at the Boulevard Cafe, and then Frankie had his one year checkup with Dr. Berston. The little monster was 24 pounds and in the 76th percentile for weight and the 70th percentile for height! We're still not sure where he gets it from!
That afternoon, we said goodbye to Nana, Uncle Joey and JoJo, and Frankie went to spend the afternoon with Miss Natayla while TJ went to his final basketball practice. This was Frankie's last day with Natayla, and we were so sad to say goodbye. Frankie loved her, which meant, so did we. She took such amazing care of our little man, loving him and spoiling him rotten. Saying goodbye to her and her family was the hardest goodbye we had to say.
Frankie's first year was a whirlwind. We can't believe what a wonderful little personality he has become. He loves playing with cars -- tractors seem to be his favorite -- and balls. But most of all, this baby loves to dance. He loved swaying to the music Sasha and Julia played on the piano, and he loves dancing to any kind of beat. He is so silly! He is a little chatter box, too, and he's got a little (sometimes a lot) of attitude thrown in. He is pretty wild -- he loves to crawl up on TJ's toddler bed and go to town, jumping and making lots of noise! He is smiley, smart and very very cuddly. He is quite the mama's boy, and he adores his big brother. Happy birthday, little man! We are so happy to call you ours!
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