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!
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.
The beginning of March I started to sit up and be more stable on my own. Everyone was so proud of me.
Addie spent the weekend with us and we took Dermot’s first trip to the Aquarium. Dermot slept for the majority of the trip and woke up just in time to eat a bottle in the lobby before we left and headed to lunch.
Patting the Sting Rays! Maybe next time Dermie Squirmie!
And someone sat in a highchair in a restaurant for the first time.
“What the heck is she doing to me now?”
All bundled up. Ready to go outside for 30 seconds just to snap a picture!
“Ummm Dad, what is this white stuff you are making me stand on?”
“Okay, I’ll look up at Mom if you promise to bring me back inside. But I’m not smiling.”
Dada got me this onesie when he and the guys went on a bar crawl during the baby shower. “Drink Local. Drink Lactose.”
Selfie time.
Visiting Nana Jean.
Took my first trip to Sunset with Uncle Steve!
Mom-Mom, Pops & Uncle Tommy stopped by to visit on their way back to Merrimack after Christmas break. I loved hanging out and watching football.
Just hanging with my Dada & Auntie Catem watching football. We love when she comes down from VT to visit. Mom says I’m not old enough to visit Magic Hat.
Auntie Catem got me this shirt when I was still in Mom’s belly. One day I hope she takes me to Aruba with her!
Mom & Dad took me to my first PC game!
Dad was really into it. Uncle T-Bone, get off of your phone!
Hanging with Auntie Cate & Auntie Nettie. My hand tastes so good.
Auntie Nettie and Uncle Paul came to Nana’s on Christmas Eve. Uncle Stu was really excited about this.
O'Brien Family Photos 