Wow...can't believe we are parents of a one year old. I could go on and on about how it feels like just yesterday that we became parents and our lives changed in the most magnificent way, but you already know that! Our lives have been blessed beyonds words since Riley was born. It has been a joy to watch him grow and change over the year. He has accomplished so much and I am amazed daily by him. We thank God for bringing him into our lives and we pray he continues to keep him strong and healthy, that Riley will grow to know the Lord and that we will have the wisdom to raise him in the way of the Lord.
There are so many moments from the past year that we will treasure and never forget. But, here are just a few, Riley!
1. I just can't get enough of those sweet Riley kisses. There is nothing better than the sloppy open mouth kiss on the check.
2. Your smile and laugh bring so much joy to our lives! From the first giggle on Christmas morning, to the roaring laughter in the bath tonight.
3. Your sweet babbles from the back seat of the car make each and every trip so much more enjoyable. Before you I would dream of those moments and they are so much better than I ever expected!
4. I love to hear you squeal as you take off crawling towards something you aren't allowed to touch. You give yourself away every time, but at least I know you are up to something...I hope you always communicate with us in this way!
5. While we may not know exactly what you want, we love how you point to things and "tell" us all about it! So sweet!!
6. We love to watch you dance and twist whenever you hear the music...especially at church.
7. From when you were really little you loved to splash in the water during bath time. The only difference now is you make a bigger mess. But, so worth the clean up to see your sweet and smiling face.
8. You are a lover of all food! We love to hear you, "Mmmmm," after each bite and see you kick your little legs with excitement. We first witnessed the enthusiasm around 6 months we you started eating avocado.
9. There is no better feeling than cuddling with you while you sleep. I miss those sweet afternoon naps you would take on my chest and the morning ones you would take beside me in bed after Daddy would bring you in for your early morning feed. Both Mommy and Daddy love to watch you sleep and the sweet, gentle face you have while you rest.
10. We love your sweet spirit! You are loving and gentle, thoughtful and inquisitive, adventurous and patient and a little boy of many words!
Happy First Birthday, Sweet Baby! We Love You!!!!
