Last weekend you turned 1 year old.  July 4, 2008, at 2:55 a.m. you entered the world with a bang.  Adding you to our family was one of the absolute happiest days of my life.  Seeing your big brother meet you and hold you…you were already captivated by him and he with you.  I think time stood still as daddy and I watched the two of you together that first time in the hospital room.  The world was perfect at that very moment.  Feelings of abundant blessings overwhelmed my soul.  I had not only been blessed with one child but now two.

This past year gone by has been incredible.  You were and still are a very content, easygoing boy with lots of smiles.  Your personality is so cheerful.  You constantly wave at people passing by.  You give them a smile when they stop to chat with you.  You clap your hands, make the “so big” move, use your sign language for more, please and thank you.  You learn so quickly!  Your giggle is the best sound.  You are super ticklish.  The best is ticking that spot on your head.  You giggle so hard!

One of my most favorite times of the day is our evenings before bed.  Bathing you, giving you your bottle, snuggling, reading and talking with you.  I love it when you take your tiny hand and touch my face with those grins from behind the bottle.

I love the way you “swim” in your crib when you get super excited.  Every time you see Uno you do your dog noise and say, “gog.”  These little things you do each day fill our days to the brim with sweetness.

Tanner baby, you have brought such joy to our lives.  I can’t express how awesome this past year has been.  I know that as the months continue to pass all of the cherished moments, fond memories and giggles and hugs will continue to blossom.  Being your mommy is sheer joy and I’m so thankful God gave me you!

Happy Birthday, Lil’ Sparkler!

So there you are..

Love

First Family Vacation

Big Cheeses!

First Harvest

First Christmas

Sittin' Pretty

Time To Stand!

Summer 2009 - Happy 1st Year, Tanner!