First Year Stats

Head: 18.75.....90%
Length: 31"......80%
Weight: 24 lbs 9 oz....75%


"very well proportioned" according to the doc!

EH's First Birthday

One year and 15 minutes ago, he arrived 5 hours and 27 minutes late...three weeks early.
What an incredible joy that boy is.
That little "baa-ing" sheep is turning into a little boy.
His grin...captivating.
His hugs...incredibly warm.
His wriggles...getting more urgent to explore life from mama's arms.

I always wanted a baby girl. I got one. She is my little pal, my buddy, my tag-a-long, my mimic. She loves dress-up and dolls, colors and coloring, puzzles and being puzzling. She has a heart of gold...for her daddy, her mama, and especially her brother. My prayer is that she shows strength where my weaknesses are. So far, so good.

I never thought I could love a boy. I don't know anything...about boys. But, this boy loves me and together we will grow. God certainly knew what he was giving me when he brought EH into our lives. He is a total gift. I mainly mean for my sanity--with him, it has been an "easy" year for child-rearing; a loved process. It is my chance to help form him into a godly, loving, caring man.

Wow. Two amazing blessings.

And now some pictures of our "first" celebration. (Pun...yes, there will be a second next week)

Good morning! I'm ONE!

An afternoon of hard work

Enjoying dinner of salmon, noodles and peas

Hmmn, what's in the bag?

Why is SHE opening MY present?

(btw, AB, she already opened it days ago...and got a time out!)

Ah, the paper! My favorite!

Touch and feel--really my favorite! 

AK originally was given this book before her birth. 

It was so well-loved, read, and worn (read: ruined) that I threw it out and got EH a brand new one.

Big First Bday Gift

In action

This is mama's favorite picture

2nd favorite

All festive Miss for brother's party

Yum!

Balloon

A new look: this is a squint and grin!

December Pics

Spock comes to mind; before our student party

Mama and her Elves; AK wearing vintage 1976 dress (mom?)

 Opening a first early Christmas present from 10-year old neighbor

After Christmas Eve dinner with Grandma

 

  Christmas Eve present for both kids....and it was:

 matching pajamas, that I bought wayyyy too big. Girl fits in boy's size! 

Guess I won't have to get any next year...

My first Christmas

Helping Grandma open her presents

 

 As festive of a picture as I could capture...

Snuggles with Auntie B

Cuddles

Getting into sister's markers the night before my birthday!

11 months old...already

On his 11 mo. birthday, EH gave me a gift. He did this (months ahead of Sister):

Turkeys and Presents

We were fortunate to have my parents here for Thanksgiving. After a canceled flight, two successive re-bookings, a diverted flight, a night in an airport and two brand-new one-way tickets, they finally arrived a day late. A great time was had by all. To show for it, we present:

 EH's First Thanksgiving

 Boy, was he excited about the food! The mashed and sweet potatoes were his favorite!

 "Clinking"

Post-dinner naughtiness :)

 This is a roll @ Logan's...need I write more?

Handsome boy

Helping Grandma open presents

Helping Grandpa open presents

Artwork for Grandma and Grandpa