We are loving our new backyard. It's been a nice change coming from our old backyard with a pool that has been nothing but a constant fear since Dominic became mobile. It's great having a place to unwind and watch Dominic run around. 
Dominic helping Dad and Grandpa fix the washing machine :)
I haven't been very good about keeping up with pictures lately. We're finally all out of the old house and have everything over to our new one....time for unpacking :)
Pat the Bunny has been a favorite book lately, thank you Aunt Sheila. There is a page that has flowers that you can smell, a page with a ring that you can put your finger through, etc....this is the page with a mirror on it :) Dominic's loving mirrors lately, as soon as he sees his reflection he starts making faces, dancing or smiling. He can now show you his belly button, do the touchdown sign, show you his muscles, blow a kiss (pretty funny) amongst many other things that constantly make us laugh. He's pretty good about signing 'more food please' and when he's 'all done'. This week we're working on learning the signs for 'drink' and 'thank you'. He loves running around the house yelling momma or dadda, especially now that there are all hardwood floors and the echo is so loud. 
We went to the city on Dominic's birthday and played tourist. We had nice weather, good clam chowder bread bowls and a great time. 
Well, Dominic is officially 1. We never knew it was possible for a year to fly by so fast. He was just born! We had a fun party with all of our family and friends. Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a great first birthday. Our house has now been completely taken over by toys :) Oh, what to do with them all...needless to say, Dominic's been in heaven. We got a bunch of new books which I am thrilled about. It's been nice having new reading material, the old ones could all be recited by heart. 
Finally got some presents wrapped. Got the wrapping paper off of the floor in time but not the ribbon. 
