To My Son~

A year ago today, your Daddy and I were admiring your 10 tiny finger and 10 tiny toes. We couldn't believe the head of dark hair that you had or the bright blue eyes that were so observant of all that was going on. You were taking it all in and making sure not to miss an ounce of this new world that you were a part of. You had such a strong little grip and were a great nurser from first feeding. You have Daddy's toes and Mommy's crooked pinkies. You have a cleft in your chin like Grandpa L. and have kept those beautiful blue eyes like Grandpa K. Your Daddy and I were a bit nervous to bring you home but ready to introduce you to your new bedroom and the puppies. We were awestruck by the magnitude of love we felt for you.

Now today, one year later, we are still awestruck by that love we have for you. You are simply amazing little man! We can't believe how you have grown from that little tiny baby into such a independent little boy....all in just one year! Momma still loves to kiss those little chubby feet every morning. You now have a head full of thick brown hair, and you held onto those amazing blue eyes. You are walking and never looked back. You love to stack your blocks and fill your dump truck. You are such a good page turner when we read your books. You love to sneak into the pantry and find the broom to "sweep" with. Just yesterday, you started to connect your Mega Blocks...all on your own! How did you get so smart? Your laugh is from deep in your belly and is so very contagious. Your smile lights up a room and makes your Momma's heart grow each time.

Everyone tells you to cherish each and every moment because the years go too fast. I now can appreciate that statement. Your first year went way too fast little Monkey! I only know that the each one is going to go faster too. It makes me tear up just thinking about it! You make your Momma and Daddy so very proud little one! Try not to grow up so fast and we'll keep cherishing each and every moment! Happy 1st Birthday Monkey! Your Momma loves you forever and always to the moon and back!