It seems like just yesterday that our boy was born, but he is now a toddling one year old! Case was born on 08-08-08 at 5:08 pm! He was born on what would have been his great Mawmaw's birthday. For the last month of the pregnancy (and even during labor) the docs kept saying that he would be an 8 pound baby. When he was FINALLY born and put on my chest, I remember thinking, "This is 8 pounds?" Case was only 6 pounds, 13 ounces! He was a tiny fellow and SO beautiful! He and Kennedy were the most beautiful newborns ever ! I'm not partial or anything! We could not get enough of holding him and just staring at this beautiful creature that God had entrusted to us. How fortunate we are!
It seems as though it has been a whirlwind year, but all of the ups and downs have been times of growth for all of us. Kennedy has matured into such a doting (sometimes jealous) big sister. Matt and I have relished our new roles as parents to a boy. I even like (nay, love) dinosaur stuff now! When Case yells "Omm Omm" it makes every dirty diaper, every new tooth, every cholicy fit, every tear worth all of the heartache. No doubt there has been MUCH more JOY than heartache in our home since Case has arrived, and we so thankful for that! Case suits our family perfectly. We can not even imagine life without him!
We had family, cake, and ice cream for his party. He refused to take his early nap, so the birthday boy was quite ill during the party. He did not feed himself any cake. We'll have to try again next year. Case also did not open any presents. Kennedy got to open them, which made her happy! Case got several new toys that he seems to love!We can't wait for the joys ahead in the next year!
Case's True Birthday
I've always loved this picture of me holding his sleeping body in the air.
Case's First Birthday
It was a dinosaur theme. The decorations said, "The Big 1."
Case and Omm Omm
Case and Daaa
Case walking to Pawpaw.
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