Look at this big boys haircut! That was the highlight of our week, Finn’s first official haircut! We met over lunch on Thursday at Cookie Cutters – a place for kids haircuts. We had to wake him from a nap to go, so he was quite still and very calm throughout the whole process. Not to mention he got to sit in a blue airplane and watch Sesame Street! First is his “before” haircut and then his new look – doesn’t he look handsome? And so much more like a toddler. Kevin and I both have mixed feelings about the haircut – we love it but our baby is growing up way too fast!

On Tuesday we took Finn to the doctor again as he was tugging some on his right ear (still) and didn’t seem to have his regular appetite. He wasn’t really interested in food or his bottles, which is pretty unusual. He is also working on getting in tooth number 7, so we weren’t sure if that was a part of his crankiness or if it was possibly that his ear infection hadn’t completely cleared up. Sure enough, he has an infection still in his right ear. So, we are on the third round of yet another different antibiotic. If this doesn’t clear it up we will likely be referred to an ENT, so I am hoping this does the trick! He is much better now – he was the fussiest he ever been!

With every day, it is becoming more clear than Finn understands so much of what we say to him. He often responds with actions or “words”. It is amazing to see. He is like a little sponge, and he is VERY good at mimicking sounds, like when we cough. He pretty much has that one down pat!

Friday evening was the annual Millcreek Spring Fling, our kick-off event for the spring season. It was in Powell, at Liberty Tavern, and was a fun night for everyone. Lots of fun conversation and it’s nice to interact with everyone outside the workplace! We brought Finn along, a little party crasher, and he had quite a good time being passed around by everyone – and peering out the window. 

Our week was pretty busy with all kinds of activities leading up to Finn’s first birthday party. We had a lovely gathering at our house with family and lots of friends. Finn woke up at 3:30 pm, just before the 4 pm party time. He was awake throughout the entire party and didn’t hit the hay until 9 pm! He was happy up until the end and even then he was going strong, just a bit bleary. He loved eating lots of berries and a cookie. It took him a minute to finally tear into his birthday cake, but once he did he enjoyed himself. I think having a large crowd staring at him made him a bit unsure. He was showered with so many lovely gifts – we are all to excited to explore so many toys, books, and games! Here are tons of photos, and some are from Amy too!