Oh my sweet Lovebug…it’s official…you are one!!\u00a0 We had such a wonderful weekend celebrating all that you are to us.\u00a0 Your party was incredible–so many friends and family members came over to snuggle you and you were a champ!\u00a0 You loved being in the middle of all of the action and you were so patient when people scooped you up and covered you in kisses.\u00a0 When it was time for the cake, you were like a king holding court!\u00a0 You sat in a high chair beneath our peach tree and performed for the ready audience.\u00a0 You were so tickled by the cake–you started slowly, but gradually warmed up to the idea and then there was no stopping you!\u00a0 I honestly believe you would have remained in that chair all day long if we had let you!<\/p>\n
On your birthday eve, we took you on your first sail aboard Author! Author!\u00a0 The Captain provided a perfect adventure on the Intercoastal.\u00a0 The sun was shining, the air was cool, and you loved every minute of it.\u00a0 An adventurous spirit is already evident in you.\u00a0 You love being among people and you don’t shy away from new experiences.\u00a0 Your ability to function on very little sleep comes in handy on days like these–you just kept going and going and going!\u00a0 In fact, on this day, you refused to take an afternoon nap!\u00a0 Even with all of the excitement, you were not tired enough to sleep!\u00a0 You went to bed at your regular bedtime like it was any old day.\u00a0 That is definitely your father in you, my love.\u00a0 Your mama would have been asleep before the car left the driveway.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
Your actual birthday was reserved for just the three of us.\u00a0 This day is SO significant for our family for so many reasons–it was perfect to just have you all to ourselves.\u00a0 Daddy came to your My Gym class in the morning and you LOVED having him there.\u00a0 You kept beaming at him from across the room and would motor his way at any opportunity.\u00a0 Speaking of which, your walking skills are nearing expert level!\u00a0 You have learned how to fall and you can get around very well on your own.\u00a0 Only one problem…you still can’t get up off the ground!\u00a0 Your daddy and I chuckle about this constantly.\u00a0 Your strong will refuses to learn to crawl and you seem to be perfectly content rolling around on the ground.\u00a0 You’ll figure it out eventually, I suppose!!\u00a0 Later on in the afternoon, we took you to the zoo, which you love.\u00a0 You always laugh at the warthogs, which is so precious!\u00a0 It was a beautiful day and we just soaked in every delicious drop of our time with you.<\/p>\n
Birthday dinner featured some of your favorites–your crock pot chicken meal, sweet potatoes, and of course…more birthday cake!!\u00a0 You quickly remembered your affection for cake and were much less tentative this time around.\u00a0 You swiftly picked up the entire second tier and crammed it into your mouth!\u00a0 We let you have as much as you wanted, but when a piece fell to the ground and Daddy took it away, you growled at him!!\u00a0 It was absolutely hysterical.<\/p>\n
Oh how we loved celebrating you.\u00a0 There has not been a single day in this entire year that I have not praised God for the incredible gift of you in our lives.\u00a0 To say that we are thankful is quite honestly the greatest understatement in the world.\u00a0 We are different people than we were a year ago…better people.\u00a0 You have changed our lives and our hearts in such a profound way and I am forever grateful.\u00a0 Every day I get to spend with you is an absolute gift and I treasure every memory made with you in my heart.\u00a0 Thank you for blessing us so abundantly–we are beyond excited to see what the next year has in store!!!\u00a0 I love you to pieces and bits, my one year old boy!!!<\/p>\n
Always,<\/p>\n
Mama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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