I'M A BIG BOY NOW!!

Tate has graduated to the "big car seat" and he is loving it. Mommy and Daddy are too. It really is fun to be able to look back at him and see what he is doing. He also is a pro walker now. (video below) He has been doing four or five steps for about a month, but now he is walking all over and loving it. He does walks like a drunken Frankenstein at times and makes everyone laugh, but he is really catching on to the walking rage. We sure love this little boy!



Grandma and Grandpa came with us up the canyon the other night to see the leaves. We had a fun little picnic on a cute little bridge. The little stream was exciting to Tate and he would have loved to have gotten in, but wasn't so lucky. We visited and enjoyed the beautiful nature.



Here I am walking like a big boy!

Always keep an eye out, or this is what you get!

Last week we were outside in our wonderful yard.(dirt) Actually we were in the driveway. Daddy was out watering the plants and mommy had to go inside for just a minute and when I returned......this is what I saw. Funny this time Yes......Next time...not as much. He sure had a great time splashing in the mud puddle. He didn't know any different from the tub to the gutter. What a sweet little boy.....and YES he is pure BOY! Fun times, fun times!!!

Anyone rocks for lunch?

Tate partied on!!

Tate had a wonderful birthday!! He was lucky to have had two parties. Last Saturday my family was in town, so I planned a big Dr. Seuss party. This turned out very good, I think that he really enjoyed it. My family was all encouraged to dress up in there best Dr. Seuss outfits that they could find. I was very impressed by the creativity. Aaron and I were "Thing 1" and "Thing 2"..Tate was "Birthday thing". We ate a yummy dinner together before we ate cake and ice cream. Tate had his very own cake to destroy and he did so. Afterwords Tate opened his gifts and boy did he get spoiled. He got lots of great toys and books. We had a blast being with family and seeing our little Tater-Tot enjoy his 1st birthday!

This last Saturday was his real birthday. I couldn't let his real Birthday go and not do anything. So a few of his little buddies came over for some cake and ice cream to celebrate with him. He had a swimming pool cake this time, cause he loves water. We sang to Tate and he opened his gifts....again....spoiled little boy. He really enjoyed playing with a few of his little friends.

I think his 1st Birthday was a success! Birthdays aren't what they use to be for adults. So now we make up for it with our kids. Right?? It was great to sing to him "Happy Birthday" first thing in the morning and wish him Birthday wishes through out the day (even though he had no clue what was going on) but it was fun for us!!

Mommy and Daddy as "Thing 1 and 2" with "Birthday thing"!


Crazy family photos!


Fun pictures of the outfits!


Dr. Seuss cake time!!




Tate was a little overwelmed with so many great and fun gifts.

I think that he may want more of these days!!




On his real Birthday ....he woke to a yummy spread of mini pancakes just for the Birthday boy!!!

His swimming pool cake about to be smothered!


Fun gifts given to Tate by his little friends.



Grandma and Grandpa M. dropped by and joined in on the fun.

On this very day....one year ago!

Dear Tate,

One year ago on this very day at 11:47pm on Sept 13, 2007, a very special boy entered the world. We named him Tate Matthew McClellan. It was you!! This was one of the very best days of Mommy and Daddy's lives. We had waited for a very long time for you, and finally you were here. The first time we saw you, we loved you with all of our hearts. You had the cutest little dimples on your very fat cheeks. You were a very big boy weighing 8# 11oz and 21" long. We couldn't believe it...you were lots bigger than the doctor thought you would be. You were healthy in every way with a perfect little chubby body. Mommy and Daddy loved looking at you and couldn't believe what a perfect little miracle you were.

Tate we wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and want you to know that we LOVE you so very much. You have made our lives complete. Thank you for the love and joy you bring into our lives and so many others. Happy 1st Birthday!

Love, Mommy and Daddy


This was when mommy had just found out she was going to have a little boy!


Mommy and Daddy waiting for Tate to come to this earth!


Tate has arrived..HURRAY!!


What a sweet and perfect little boy!

Tate had cute...big feet!


Lots of loved ones (family and friends) came to see you at the hospital.

YAY...going home to my new house, to start our little family!


You looked just like daddy when you were born.

Like father like son!!

Love the Mohawk look!

Aaron hates having long hair...and long hair to him is one inch long. The other day he thought it would be funny to copy Tate's hair-doo. I came around the corner and saw this. I laughed very hard, but the sad thing was we were going to a party at the neighbors and he kept it just how it was. They thought it was pretty funny, but said it wasn't all that bad. I think he is cute anyway that he has it, but not sure if people would take him seriously.

Aaron and Tate "Love the Mohawk look"


This was when Tate was fevering, that is why no shirt was on (we do dress our kid)

Our next door neighbors got this awesome "teeny tiny scooter". The other night we had a blast, zooming around the streets on it. We feel like Dumb and Dumber....you know that show.....right? Too bad this wasn't around when Aaron couldn't walk, he could have gone around on this.


The neighbors....Landon and Janell

What Tate does in his free time!

Tate is a "happy go lucky" good little boy...but every once in awhile he can get into some trouble!! Aaron is a plant lover and we have many plants in our home. When we were baby proofing the house, I told Aaron "What are we going to do about the low plants?" He said "That is what rules are for".... "We will teach him to stay out of the plants". Well for the most part he has been pretty good. He wont touch most of them....BUT the one that I hate and just want to get rid of. He wont keep his hands (and mouth) out of it. It is pretty funny, but it is a daily vacuum session.



Tate also loves to empty out all of my kitchen drawers. His favorite thing lately is to empty the dish towels and then get in! We bought some child locks for the cupboards, but I guess this drawer is ok for him to explore, just not get hurt.



He does play with his toys from time to time also. These are just a few of his favorites.

This sqishy one really freaks him out...but he is getting use to it, and will actually touch it now.

Tate loves his LARGE batman ball!


Who needs a bike? Tate's little bum fits perfect in his little dump truck!

Mr. Potato head is about the same size as Tate! They are great buds!