Duke is 50 Weeks Old!

We almost made it to one year!!  Just two days left till the big day where Duke turns One!  This last week we were getting ready for Duke's Birthday but sadly it didn't happen.  Duke got sick during the week, mom got sick Saturday (day of Bday) and now dad is not feeling good :(  We were all so excited for this day and the decorations were out, cake made, presents rapped and food made but it is at a halt until maybe tomorrow......We are hoping the cake smash will take place tomorrow with just a special little celebration with mom, dad, Jet and Duke.  Grandma and Grandpa Schmitt did make it on Saturday for a couple hours to still make it a special day where Duke got to open two special gifts.  Duke also got his first haircut this weekend!!  He was a little confused on what was going on but did great!  Didn't fuss or cry but just looked around.

All and all it is another week where we are blessed to have a healthy little boy and enjoy all the laughs he brings us every day!  Enjoy our photos from this week.

Taking his doll, Sage for a ride.

Those two are always sharing kisses

The start of Duke's art project

Duke helping mom make his birthday cake.

A Christmas art project by Duke.

Duke's first haircut!

Duke checking himself out in the mirror.

Turning into such a big boy.

Two boys peaking out the window.

A view into the Mustache theme Birthday party.

Cupcakes made by Grandma Schmitt and Mom made a yummy cake we are waiting to smash!

Duke's birthday banner

A game for the mustache theme.

Seeing Duke grow over the 12 months.

Walking all over with his new tools.

All men on deck for putting it together.

Grandpa being silly.

Having story time with Grandma

Going for it - unwrapping his gift.

With Grandma and Grandpa Schmitt

Grandpa showing Duke how to wear the goggles

Having fun

Being silly.

Unwrapping gifts from some of the daycare kids.

Duke's Mustache Bash!

Duke is 48 Weeks Old! Lets mesh 49 Weeks also into this!

Gosh where has time gone?  Duke has been a busy man the last couple weeks, so a lot to catch up on.  We have lots of fun photos from this last week where Aunt Chelse and Cousin Sage visited MN!  But the prior week Duke was enjoying some time at Grandma and Grandpa Schmitt's house while mom and dad enjoy the sun in Mexico!  It was the first time the Weldon family was separated for a whole 6 days!  But lets go way back to the week before they left......Duke ended up having his 12 month check where he is weighing in 20lbs 11 ounces and grew to 29 1/2" tall but the last two weeks he has been an eating machine so we think the numbers may have moved by now.  Did Duke mention he is now running!  Duke is on the move and there is no stopping him these days.  There are many falls, collisions, trips, etc that goes on but Duke takes it like a champ and right back up and back to moving.  For words he has said thanks, duck is still a favorite, bye, Grandpa Schmitt claims he did say a form of grandpa, Jet non-stop, dad, mom, down, done, and mom has hear more.  As we are reading more and more books words are slipping out so we will see what comes out next.  Take a look at this long list of photos to get us caught up because before you blink too much Duke with be ONE!!

Having fun the night we all had to say good bye for a few days.

His kissing face.

They meet again!

Duke loved looking out the big window at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  He would wave to the cars as they drove by.

Sage!

Getting tickles

Making sure Aunt Chelse is doing it right, that is changing the diaper.

Enjoying some time with the Great Grandmas

SAFE!  A common position as Duke thinks he can walk over anything.

A Christmas tradition, making cookies!

Love this face of Sage!

We had a tea party!

We went to meet Santa!

Duke's new doll, Sage. 

Getting a horse ride from Aunt Chelse.

My name is Duke and I can make one big mess!

Play date with mom's high school friend who has two kiddos.

Sharing stories.

Grandpa Schmitt really working on getting Duke to say Grandpa.

Finally dad made it back!

Nap time for Grandpa, Dad, Duke and Jet

Dad meets Sage!

We are all having fun in the snow!

Making a Christmas ornament.

Story time.

Everyone enjoying frosting time of the cookies.

Enjoying the calmest baby ever, Sage!  Mom and Aunt Chelse.

Comparing feet sizes - Duke vs Sage

Mom enjoying both little ones!

Mom and Dad's view from their room in Mexico!  Yes they did not miss Duke at all due to this view.

The resort had great Christmas decor.

Dad even got active in a game at a bar on a night out.

Uncle Kris, Aunt Amy and dad.

Singing time!  With Aunt Amy and Aunt Liz.

The Weldon's minus Dan and Anisa, those two were really missed.