Happy 1st Birthday Mason

My baby boy is a year old today. It has been an emotional morning already. A year ago today, we became a family of three. Nothing could have compared me for the emotion I felt the first time I held my son. God has blessed us with this amazing little boy, who is no longer a baby, but now a toddler.

My sweet Mason,

It sounds so cliche, but it feels like yesterday that I held you for the very first time. On this day a year ago, Dr. Friedman placed you on my chest and as tears flowed from your Daddy's face, I kissed your soft head and prayed over you. I continue to pray over you and thank God for you daily.

I have always wanted to by a Mommy and you made that possible. I love everything about you. You have stunning blue eyes and pouty lips and I can proudly say that you get those from your Mommy. Everyone says you resemble your Daddy and I agree. I have two handsome men in my life. I love how you smile every time we walk in the room. I love your sweet kisses you give over and over, and the tight squeezes you give us to show us your love. I love how you get so excited and laugh every time we chase you around the house or we jump out and scare you. I love your personality. I love watching you bounce and dance to music. I love how you smell after bath time. I love how excited you get when Daddy gets home from work. Most importantly, I love you. Happy Birthday doodle bug. My life is so much richer with you in it!

Love,
Mommy

Holding my son for the first time

Our family

getting ready to leave the hospital

one week old

so tiny

One month old and our first dance

with Mommy & Aunt Jill

Mommy kisses

Daddy kisses

still so small

1 year