This has been the best year of our lives. You are such a wonderful little soul and the greatest blessing we could have ever hoped for. We just love you. In honor of your first year, we wanted to PARTY! The night before your birthday, we decorated the house with streamers and balloons. You woke up the next morning very excited and eagerly pointing at everything. You are very into pointing now and you grunt, as if demanding to know what you're pointing at. I went around all day narrating your life. We must have said, "yes, balloon. yes, that's a balloon" like a thousand times. We were so pleased that you liked everything.
That evening, we ordered pizza and let you smash a cupcake. Grandparents and Aunt Katie watched and cheered you on via FaceTime. You did great!
The morning of your party, Katie, John, Mima, Pops, and Nana came into town and were busy at work hanging more crape paper lanterns, balloons, etc. Dad set up and roasted his very first oysters. It was a big success. Kristi, Kyle, Mason, and Hunter came to your party, as well as Shannon, Maury, Luke, Reed, and Julianne. And can't forget about Sherry and Whit. We had BBQ and ordered the most precious cake. You were so pleased with all the attention you were getting. You were a great little show baby, hamming it up for the camera.
Here is the cute pintrest inspired turkey that Granna made for you out of crackers, cheese and pepperoni. There wasn't much left of him after the party :)
Aunt Shannon made you the most precious turkey shirt to wear so you had a wardrobe change from your cute smocked long all before we ate. You smushed your cake all over the place. When you would eat a bite, the crowd would cheer. It startled you at first but then you clapped and laughed, and smushed and ate some more. You even shared some of your cake with me and daddy...such a precious little fella. When you were done, you reached out for me with your icing hands and gave me a big hug. Icing went all in my hair, it was a blast. We'll have to get those pictures from Granna later.
That evening you were eager to help daddy put together your toys. First up, was the big blue car Mima got you. Daddy was hammering so naturally, you got out your hammer and got to work :)
It's bittersweet to celebrate your first birthday. We are so proud of how well you've done this year and count our many blessings of having such a beautiful, healthy boy. Your dad loves you so much too and he is a wonderful father. I am very, very thankful for that. Every day has been so precious and wonderful. My favorite moments have been your first smile. The first dada and mama. All of our snuggly afternoon naps (my absolute favorites), watching you and daddy chase one another around the new house...you pushing your walker and him running behind you, your big belly laughs, watching you play and eat (throw food), and bath time, which you always look so forward to. While I'm sad to see every stage end, the next one is even more fun!
I'm soaking up every minute with you before baby #2 arrives in March. You have such a sweet temperament (must have gotten that from your daddy) and you don't seem to mind when you see me holding other babies. I think you'll do very well.
As we gear up for Christmas, I get more and more excited for all the fun that is in store for us. You are the best part of our lives. I hope you always know just how loved you are.
Here's a look back on the best year of our lives...
Granna giving you a bottle for the first time...you are the first grand baby she every fed. It was too sweet!
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