One year ago today...

... we were PRAYING that you would arrive soon. I had a 9:00 appointment with Dr. Mendez and since we were so hopeful, your dad and I had the car packed with all the suitcases. We did not want to go back home without you! Sure enough by the time I got to the doctors office I was at 4 cm and he felt it was o.k. to send me over and break my water so we could get the show on the road. YEAH! You were finally going to come! The first thing I told the nurses was that I wanted an epidural as soon as possible and the rest of the day went something like this... Dr. Mendez broke my water at around 10 am, I got the epidural at 10:20 (after feeling only a few small contractions), a few hours and 4 pushes later and you were born at 4:33! You weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and were 20 inches long. Our life hasn't been the same since and you are truly a joy everyday! You were the best newborn baby, sleeping very well and once we switched to formula you became (and remain) a little pig. You have a somewhat serious disposition but always offer a flirtatous smile. I can't believe how much you have grown! Just take a look...

The day before you were born, I was about to POP!

On the way home from the hospital.

What a sweet baby!

Sleeping in your crib.

You loved your exersaucer!

Bath time!

Talking to daddy, there is nothing better than your sweet voice!

There is the flirtatous smile.

One of my favorite pictures of you!

Are you hiding something?

Wearing daddy's hat.

What a charmer!

Ummm, that sure tastes good!

You love to play outside,

and you love to chase us around the house!

And now you're about to start walking. I can't believe how big you are. We love you so much! HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY BABY BOY!!!