Pierce's First Birthday

Hello to everyone. We have made it, the first year has come and we have graduated into the toddler stages. Pierce is growing faster than we ever imagined possible. He mastered walking 1 week before his first Birthday. He is currently cutting 2 more bottom teeth and says a few basic words/sounds. He says Momma, Dadda, BA BA, which is either Bird or Bop, we can't decide. Everytime Pierce picks up a toy car or is in his little car he makes car noises which he learned from his cousin Deacon. He loves pointing to everything and babbling.
Pierce had a wonderful first Birthday with all of his cousins and family in attendence. Pierce had a monkey themed party complete with monkey cupcakes and party favors. For his Birthday he got a ball pit, wagon, riding car, books, toys, blocks, clothes, and a very cute beach towel from Aunt Renee.
Pierce recently started school at a daycare/preschool and is in a class with 4 one year olds and 4 infants. He is learning to have family style dinning and practices saying his prayers before meals. Pierce participates in daily activities within the different learning centers in his classroom. Pierce's teachers report he is their best student when it comes to nap time and sitting in his chair at the dinner table. Pierce sleeps on a cot at school and the teachers say he is very good at laying down by himself and falling asleep. Pierce has also gone without a bottle the past few days and so far hasn't missed it much. Hopefully we have done way with the bottle since the school won't allow any one year old to have one.
We are very proud of Pierce's accomplishments and thankful we have found him a fantastic daycare where he can learn and feel safe!!
Enjoy the pictures!!!