Happy 1st Birthday to my Baby Boy

Man, it seems just like yesterday.....I remember everything about that day.  It was early, like 2 AM when I woke up and realized that my water broke.  Me of course, had to google it to make sure that it was actually my water that had broke.  I remember when I wore that morning to the hospital (grey Gap sweat pants, a purple tank top and my white hoodie).  I was so nervous and my stomach was in knots.  I still remember being in the bathroom putting on the hospital gown, overhearing Chuck ask the nurse, "so is this really happening?  Are we here to stay."  And the nurse replying, "You're not leaving here without a baby."

Funny, everyone always tells you how quickly time passes, how quickly they grow up.  I never knew it to be true until now.  This has been the most amazing year.  Watch the miracle they we brought into this world grow and develop has been the most eye opening experience.  To see the world through his eyes and to be there loving him every step of the way.  The Lord knew exactly what he was doing when he chose Chuck and I to be his parents.  We prayed so hard for him and we continue to ask the Lord to watch over and protect him each and every day.

To my baby boy, what a blessing you have been.  Mommy and Daddy are so very proud of all your accomplishments in your short little 1 year.  What a joy you are in our lives and how we thank God every day for you.  Our dreams came true that morning, January 24, 2010 at 11:37 AM, when we became a mommy and a daddy.  We love you so much sweet boy.  Happy Birthday.

A look back over the past 12 months

Whoa, mommy was tired after that.

Daddy checking out his little man for the first time.

First family picture

First day at home, sunbathing

First night at home, you were so itty bitty

Your Zuppy, checking you out

New born pic, so peaceful

1 week old

1 month

2 months

3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

7 months

8 months

First Halloween

9 months

10 months

First Thanksgiving

11 months



First Christmas



Birthday Boy!  1 year old today!



With all my love,

LoOk OuT....wE hAvE a WaLkeR on our HaNdS!

Holden took his first "independent" steps today!  He has been walking around things, holding our hands and walking behind toys........but today we had take off.  Apparently all we needed to do was ask him to go get his Zuppy and off he went.  He's taken a total of 6 steps before falling.  He is growing up so fast.  Hard to believe that he'll be one in 2 weeks!  Eeeeekkkk!

In this one, he is walking towards Zeus.

And of course in this one, walking towards his favorite girl....his mommy!

Congrats mommy's pumpkin pie!  You are growing up way too fast for mommy, but I'm loving each day that you learn and discover new things.

Love,