Last Sunday marked our little Andrew’s first birthday – the same day we actually celebrated with family and friends in true ELMO style. I just can’t believe my littlest dude is ONE! The big ONE.
Could we pull off another ELMO first birthday celebration without Grandma’s presence? Could we manage the cake all by ourselves while she and Granddad were sailing and sunning themselves in Menorca? You betcha. I married her son, who she raised RIGHT. Mr. Stowed Stuff can do just about anything and I will take NO CREDIT. None.
Ever since Emily, we’ve had an Elmo themed first birthday celebration. My go-to cake mold has stood the test of time and has been borrowed time and time again to friends who fall in love with our cakes. Who doesn’t love Elmo?
Let’s get back to the birthday boy, shall we? The kid is awesome. Andrew James Stow keeps us all laughing and loving and smiling on a regular basis. Whether we’re home on the couch, at church or at the grocery store, the kid sure can put on a show.
Andrew’s One Year Stats
Height: 31.25 in. (93.09%ile)
Weight: 21 lbs. 12 oz. (57.6%ile)
Head Circumference: 19.25 in. (98.6%ile)
Does NOT crawl or cruise (He’s a STOW!) Instead, he scooches on his butt to get around.
Says Dada, Mama, Nana, Hi, Ya, Milk (signs), Hi, Bye, and is constantly chattering away.
His intonation of “Dada” is down pat – he can have a full on conversation with anyone using just “Dada!”
He’s still reacting to some DAIRY and is fighting a constant battle with eczema.
He has tried meatloaf, spaghetti and meatballs, milk, eggs, waffles, pancakes, yogurt, potatoes, roast chicken dinner, macaroni and MORE!
He’s still nursing.
Takes two naps each day – one is typically far better than the other.
He loves singing and dancing and clapping (especially at church).
He has EIGHT teeth – four on top and four on the bottom!
He’s a biter and a clucker.
He’s a really good kisser (comes in fast for slobbery love bites).
He’s not a fan of cake – even ELMO cake.
YAY!!! Happy Birthday to one of the happiest little dudes I know! And…your parents rock Andrew, that party looked fabulous!
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How adorable is he!!!!!
The Elmo party set-up is incredible!! Can you and your husband come down to Miami and cater our next birthday?
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I just looked through your photos 3 times! They’re amazing. I want to turn 1 again so you can throw me an Elmo party. That’s one lucky little guy.
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What a sweet boy! Oh the slobbery kisses are the best!
And that Elmo party is epic!
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First birthdays are always special, but this one was off the charts. That Elmo cake was amazing.
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What a darling Elmo birthday party for Andrew! I hope everyone had a fabulous time celebrating his first birthday! He’s gotten so big since I saw him at Mom 2.0!
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LOVE the Elmo theme and how special that it’s a first birthday tradition for the Stow kids! I can’t believe Andrew is already a year old. It seems like yesterday I saw you at the Magic Beans event and you were pregnant (as was I)! He is just too cute!!
It looks like he had quite the first birthday!! Happy Birthday to him!
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Happy Birthday Andew! This party looks adorable. Love the Elmo cake.
Awe! He is adorable! I love that Elmo cake, super cute!
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Aww. He is the DEFINITION of cute. What a bash you threw for him too! The Elmo cake is the coolest.
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He is such a cutie! I love that Elmo cake too! Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday to the little guy! And this party looks amazing! Elmo was a favorite of mine as a child too. – Katy
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you did an incredible job,wow pat yourself on the back. We did elmo for my daughters first bday as well.
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Happy Birthday! Your party looks amazing – the cake – cake pops – decorations! All very very nice! He is a cutie!!!
Elmo is such a hit with kids at this age! I bet he loved it all!
What a cutie! Happy Birthday Andrew! Love his cake!
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He’s a year already? Goodness! I wonder if he’ll grow to like cake later in life because I can’t imagine not!
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What a cutie. Happy 1st Birthday.
It looks like you made a beautiful party for your son.
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I LOVE ELMO!!! Happy late Birthday Andrew. The party looked amazing!
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Little Andrew cannot get any cuter! He is such a little doll, and I can’t believe he is already 1!
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I am in love with that Elmo cake! So creative!
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Awww! Happy Birthday Andrew! What a little cutie!
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What a cutie! That Elmo cake is AMAZING. Happy 1st birthday, Andrew!
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oh lovely! He’s so cute! Looks like you put on a nice spread for him. Love the Elmo theme and I love all those pics! So cute!
What a little doll baby. And the cake is so cute.
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