Happy 1st Birthday Micah!!!

"Okay, Mickey...this is it! We're done after today!"

"That's because I'm a BIG boy now, Mickey. But thank for spending the last 12 months with me. As a lasting memory, I'd like to grab your nose."

"Hi Momma. Did you know I'm one today?!?!"

"Isn't that so great? I just love being one year old!"

"Oh, it just makes me smile thinking of all the things I can do now..."

"It is just the best being such a big boy!"

"Thanks for taking my picture with Mickey all year Momma. You're the best:)"

How is it possible? How can it be that I have a one-year-old? This past year his been a whirlwind - but absolutely the best year ever. Christian and I have had so much fun trying out this parent thing and discovering the wonderful blessing that God has given us in the form of Micah. This month has provided some new wonderful memories...my favorite being that Micah has started walking! My mom said he looked like a drunken cowboy, because he walks so unsteadily and like he just got off a saddle:) But he'll get better as time goes on! We went to the Arboretum yesterday and he had such a great time walking up and down the ramps to see the different areas in the Children's Garden. He's going to have a blast there this summer.

We had a great time celebrating his year birthday last Saturday (pics soon to follow this post with that party) and were so grateful our good friends and family could join us. I can't wait to see what the next year has to bring, as it will certainly be hard to top the joy we had this past year:)

Micah doesn't go to the doctor until next week, so I'll make sure to post his stats shortly thereafter.

Things to remember:

• how you started walking this month! A little shy of 11 1/2 months you took your first steps and are just getting better and better each day:)
• how you had your first ear infection, poor baby! But we got through it, and I pray for those to be few and far between.
• how much you love to be outside. You get so excited when the garage opens, and start waving and saying hi with such happiness. You also cry when I try and bring you back in:)
  
• how you are almost ready to pop through your top two teeth...I can see their whites and know they are so close to showing themselves!
• how you transitioned to cow's milk this month...only!
• how sweet your smile is and how excited you get when you see Mommy and Daddy.
• how you love to say "hi" and "bye" and wave. Sometimes to strangers, or to no one, but I still love how you have become to vocalize.
  
• how you recognize more and more words...this month include bird, baby, light and fan.
  

We feel the love you have for us Micah baby and love giving it right back to you. Thank you for letting us raise you and be your parents. Thank you for giving us such a great year. Thank you for being an amazing sleeper, a happy boy and a great traveler. We love your beautiful eyes, your fun smile and your spirited demeanor. You are a treasure to us and we feel so blessed to have you!!