Way back on August 13, 2015 — we know, we know, we have a lot of catching up to do, as we mentioned before — Dermot turned 1. He had a Dr. Seuss-themed birthday, complete with lots of great decorations, a scrumptious cake (thanks, Auntie!), Lorax and green eggs and ham treats, and lots and lots of presents from his generous friends and family!
Oh, and Dermot quite enjoyed his smash cake, as the below video will attest!
It’s been over a year since we’ve last posted, so for those of you who check the blog for your Dermot updates… we’re sorry!
We have quite a lot of catching up to do. Dermot has started walking, talking, and otherwise acting like the toddler that he is instead of the baby that he was. We have photos and videos of most of it (if not all of it), and we’ll plan to share them here, we swear!
We’ve also been lucky enough to welcome two new members into our family, and while Dermot’s younger brother Emmet is no longer with us, Dermot and Emmet’s younger brother Finn is almost a month old, and is fighting every day to be able to eventually come home with Mom, Dad and Dermot. (Please see the Emmet and Finn blog if you’d like periodic updates about Finn’s progress.)
So… we have plenty of updating to do. And we will try to chip away at the backlog with posts over the coming weeks. In the meantime, please enjoy a few pictures from Dermot’s Sesame Street-themed birthday party, as our big guy turned 2 on Saturday, August 13!
Plenty more pictures and updates to come, but just wanted to share with everyone that Dermot had a great 1st birthday! His cousin Colin slept over, but not before helping Dermot play his new game during a birthday dinner out at Bertucci’s.
Since Dermot will be 11 months old in a few days we figured it was time for a quick 10 month update! His personality is emerging and changing as he becomes more independent. He still has no teeth, but boy does he munch on anything you will give him. Cheerios are a new favorite. He is rolling and scooting all over the place. He is weighing in at 22 lbs 2.2 oz. I think the pictures below explain our (not so) little guy.
We will be covering Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter in this post!
Our little Cupid!
Hahaha!
Yo, what’s up?
My “little” baby.
We stopped by Natick and attempted a cousin picture… attempted being the key word here.
Take #2 of 50.
“I pat Dermot.”
My Mom-Mom & Pops gave me one of these trucks for Christmas so I took a ride on my cousins’ to test it out and see what it was like. It’s awesome.
Mom-Mom & Pops gave me my new monogrammed Easter basket early. It had books, a bunny and this cool caterpillar toy!
The Easter Bunny brought me sippy cups, socks and pabbas!
Looking at the trees and the clouds with Auntie Di.
Everyone is smiling and has their eyes open! Nana’s beautiful Easter tree in the background.
Mom, enough kisses!
Thanks for the blocks Nana!
Okay… put the camera away.
Around the 6 month mark Dermot really started noticing and playing with the animals on his exersaucer.
Mom, enough pictures. I’m playing.
Mom and I like to do exercises like this.
Baby toes… enough said.
“Ummm… what am I supposed to do with this Mum-Mum cracker?” Fast forward one week and he can’t get enough of them!
Colin is my buddy.
Had to move my tubby into the real tub because I’m so big and splash so much!
Dad assembled my Exersaucer this week. My cousins call it my “office”. I think I’m going to like it in here eventually but right now I am not sure!
Still not sure. Maybe a little over-stimulated?
I had my first boys only sleepover with my cousin Colin. Neither one of us would smile nice for Mama. Colin showed me his super heroes and explained all the characters in the Batman show to me!
Getting crazy with my cousins on my 1st New Year’s Eve!
Auntie Tina made a great dinner… that I was forced to just sit and watch everyone consume.
They didn’t even let me have any sparkling cider in my bottle!
Christmas morning… loving my chair from Nana!
So excited!
Santa was so good to Dermot!
Sleepy Santa!
Auntie Mary is cool and lets me watch music videos.
My godmother likes to cuddle, I like to walk around… we try to meet in the middle.
Dermot spotted the TV as Nana and Paul were trying to take a picture.
Making Dermie Squirmie’s Wii character.
Boy cousins… thank goodness they have each other with those two girls!
I had a really good day!
Uncle Mike is so funny!
Group photo with Poppy and Kiki… we tried!
Great Grandma Edie… The baby whisperer.
Story time with Pops.
My crazy uncles are playing with my toys more than I am!
Love hanging out with Mom-Mom.
My new kicks – Uncle Tommy is so stylish.
Love my Godfather.
We had a great 1st Christmas!
Dermot was very lucky to have so many family and friends present to celebrate his baptism. A big thanks to Poppy for catering and Auntie Tina for making my cake!
“What’s that the priest is saying?”
“Okay, they can pour water on my head.”
Sleeping through the important parts!
Godfather duties.
Excited spectators.
O’Briens
Kellys
Godparents!
“great” Great Auntie Donna
“great” Great Auntie Di
Celebrating with my other “aunties”, Erin and Kaitlyn
Love hanging out with Uncle T-Bone and Auntie Cate
Cuddling with Addie
Relaxing with my godfather after a long day!
My yummy cake. Thanks Auntie Tina!
O'Brien Family Photos 