Happy First Birthday!!

I can't believe you're one. CAN. NOT. BELIEVE IT.

It's just so wild that a year ago today we were just bringing you home from the hospital. You were so tiny that you didn't even fit in your outfit that we dressed you in and you barely took up any room in your car seat. It was raining the day, and I couldn't wait to be HOME to be cozy all snuggled up with you. Both your Grandmas were here waiting for you and we couldn't wait to have some uninterrupted family time (and sleep)!

What a fun year we have had with you. You have grown up and learned so much! You can walk, feed yourself, clap, drink out of a sippy cup, and you're learning how to tell us what you want-even though you don't have words quite yet. It has had a few challenges along the way, but over all you are the sweetest, smartest, and most fun little guy that we have ever met. You amaze us with your focus and commitment. And it's incredible how adaptable you are to any situation. You love life and enjoy every part of it... and you daily remind me that I need to stop and be thankful for even the small things like you are.

You have been the perfect gift for us, and I know I say it a lot, but we LOVE that you're ours and feel so blessed to be your parents.

Here is a video of you eating your very first cupcake. I think you would have shoved the whole thing in your mouth if everyone hadn't startled you by cheering. You're so sweet though to be sensitive enough to notice how people respond to you.

Phew... what a big night for you. You had so much fun, and I'll post more stories and pictures once I get them (we had our friend take all the pictures) but I will just say that you went to sleep right away. But, 30 minutes after you laid down and conked out... you woke up and talked to yourself for about 15 minutes in your crib. I think you just needed to recap all the fun to your blanket :)

I love you buds. My heart explodes just thinking about you. Happy Birthday!!!