Bassit Ball

And the second birthday continues! The last gift from the US - a basketball set - arrived about a week ago but with the awful heat, we haven't been able to convince PJ to help us put it together. But tonight was finally the night.

Thankfully the set was really easy to put together, with the exception of the net, and went quickly because as soon as PJ saw a ball, he had very, very little patience to get going playing his "bassit ball."

PJ excited about opening his gift.

PJ and papa filling the stand with water.

Me putting the net onto the rim. That was annoying.

When it was all put together, the Mr. showed PJ how to shoot a basket once and then he was off.

 PJ approaching the net for the first time.

PJ's first basket ever.

Totally fun!

He played with it for a little while; boy got moves.

Thanks 'Uncle Franny' and 'Kiwi'.


xo

Happy 1st Birthday PJ!

Our little man had his first birthday. Welcome (officially) to toddler-hood, PJ!

There is so much that I could write - so much PJ has learned and grown and changed ... that the Mr. has learned and grown and changed ... that I have learned and grown and changed. But I won't. Not today. Today I'm swimming on the joy of his birthday party and all the love that filled our house. Today, I continue to joyfully celebrate with only a tiny bit of cerebral action (ie - thinking 'too much').

The theme was PJ's favorite book: Chirpy Chick, a gift from Uncle Frannie and Kiwi at the baby shower. When we were in the US in April and May, my mom and I made a onsie for PJ to wear with Chirpy Chick on the front. And here in Germany the very talented Rachel Shoham Hacket of Perfectly Precious {Events + Treats + Homemades} made an extraordinary Chirpy Chick cake.

PJ and his Chirpy Chick onsie.

The amazing cake.

Mommy, PJ, and the cake.

The Steinbach clan.

Happy Birthday PJ. Thank you for stretching our family and making life so much more fun.


xo