Happy 1st Birthday Isaac

Our baby is one year old today. It seems like yesterday we brought home our little 6 1/2 pound bundle, who is now just under 25 pounds!!

As I think over the last year, I reminisce about how good God is and what a blessing Isaac is to our family. He absolutely brings so much joy to us.

In the last few weeks, he has grown up so much! Here are a few of my favorite things about you that I never want to forget. These are for you Isaac! (and for me too!!)

1.) Isaac, you are taking your first steps! I feel like we waited and waited for you to sit up, and then just crawl 3 weeks ago. Now you have found freedom and are enthusiastically racing towards walking. Unfortunately, this has led to several bruises on your precious little head, but after a good cry you get right back at it!

2.) You know several different signs and you use them! You are able to tell me more, all done, up, dog, and especially ball. (that is your favorite and you are constantly asking for balls!)

3.) You have gone from not saying anything, but now you say mama and dada to us (and to the correct parent!) and also you say daw for dog. It is no wonder since you have lots of dogs in your life!!

4.) Speaking of dogs, you absolutely love them and I believe that you are Scruffy's biggest fan. You have incredible squeals of excitement each morning when you hear Scruffy, or see him.

5.) You love to race around in your walker and chase people, Scruffy, and balls all over the house. Your daddy said that he needs to make a scary movie of you chasing us around as it can really hurt our feet Davis still asks to be picked up just about every time you are in the walker so you won't "get" him!

6.) Your favorite stuffed animal is your rabbit and you love to cuddle with him at night while sucking your thumb. During the day, you love to play balls, cars, and big legos too! You love to take things out of containers, and even sometimes you like to put them back in!

7.) You love to be outside. Going in the stroller, or swinging in the swing always seems to calm you down and put you right at ease. You don't love the kiddie (or adult) pool yet, but I am hopeful that you will soon!!

8.) You love your mommy and daddy and would love to be held for most of the day. We totally love the cuddles, and you give a lot of them!!

9.) Your favorite foods are fruit, and lots more fruit! Watermelon is your favorite these days, though peaches are definitely a close 2nd.

10.) You have 6 teeth and we think more are on the way! They just seem to have popped up so fast and I love your teeth filled grin!

We LOVE you Isaac. Thank you for your smiles, your cuddles, your curiosity, and the absolute joy you bring to our family. With this birthday, I am excited to see you become one year old, but I also have little pangs of sadness as I realize you are growing up and now officially a toddler. :)