Year One

365 days + have passed since our baby boy entered this world, alleviating the burden that Siena was forced to carry as "the only child."  'Where has the time gone?' is the typical response.  The truth is that we all have the same amount of time.  All of us have lived 365 days, but babies, children for that matter, change so quickly.  As adults, we rarely change and are usually proud of that fact.  I bet when you look back over all the things you have done in a year, you will be fairly surprised.  You may not have gotten your first tooth, but I hope you have made some improvements from where you were last September.  

 So to celebrate the actual day of his arrival, we had a family day at the park where Carson got to participate with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (look how he handles it like a pro) and climb on the playground equipment like a big kid.  The weather was perfect enough that Siena and Kurt flew a kite. Another childhood memory for the summer.

But then we had the PARTY!!!!  Don't we all look forward to an occasion to get together with friends and celebrate the blessings in our lives?!  We are so fortunate to have the most amazing small group anyone could ever ask for.  Not only did they shower Carson with love on his birthday, but they had enough love to share with his friend, Allison, who was born the day after Carson.  We had a joint circus themed party for our adorable toddlers.  

 Yes, those are bruises on Carson's forehead.  No, we do not beat him.  He just accelerates at a quicker pace than the wall, floor, door, toys, sister, etc.

 The birthday hats stayed on long enough for a picture!!!!!

You can witness the progression of caution with the new sweet delicious cupcake to the loss of shame where all fingers are in the mouth to the pure joy of annihilating the cake.  Clean up on aisle 13 please.

365 days later and too numerous lessons to count.  But I can tell you that the heart DOES expand and make room for more love when you think you couldn't possible love anyone else more.  I can tell you your oldest WILL survive and their better qualities will shine through, evidentially.  I can tell you that everyone, including Milo, adapts to the change of a new person and before long, you wonder how you ever lived without them.