Lucas's birthday, part 2

We picked the boys up from school Wednesday evening and went to a kid-friendly pizza place/brewpub near our house to continue Lucas's birthday celebration. We had a nice time, using the play area and eating together. Lucas eats a lot of solid food, and pizza was an early favorite. I think we went to this place for Josh's first birthday too, so that was a happy coincidence when I remembered it.

After dinner, we went home for cake and presents. John surprised us with a little party spread: fresh flowers, party hats and noisemakers, and a festively decorated cake:

Here are our partygoers:


One candle on the birthday cake. We tried to get Lucas to at least mimic us blowing at it, but to no avail. Josh blew it out for him.

And more help from big brother opening the presents:

Today Lucas had his one-year check-up (and shots, which is why we spared him the appointment yesterday). Great news: he is back on the growth chart! He squeaked in at the 3rd percentile for weight! It's not much, but it's progress. A little more pizza and cake and maybe we can push him to the 5th percentile by 18 months! He is holding steady in the 25th percentile for height, so he's got mama's genes, but he won't be a midget.
Happy, happy birthday to our darling baby boy. It's been a tough year, but we wouldn't take it back. He is a wonderful and fun little guy with a feisty personality and a ready smile and laugh. He is affectionate and friendly, a quick mover and a great brother to Josh. Join us in wishing him well in his second year!