First Birthday

Last week we had the pleasure of celebrating our little boy's first birthday.  It is amazing to think just 12 months ago our family looked like this:

Today our tiny litte boy (born at only 5 pounds 10 ounces) isn't so tiny.  He feeds himself, crawls, pulls up, shouts, laughs, entertains -- he is truly a little person, and it's AMAZING that he went from this helpless little infant 

To this very BUSY little boy in a matter of only 12 months!

His first birthday was a huge success and the celebration spanned over three full days.  Actual birthday on Thursday, celebrated by close family.  Friday was a party all day as my inlaws watched Charlie and spoiled him rotten.  Then Saturday, the actual party, where over 30 of our closest friends came by to celebrate with us.  It means the world to Tony and I to have such great friends who refer to themselves not just by their names, but as Aunt or Uncle so and so.  I can't wait to see the role that our wonderful friends have in the lives of our children.  We are truly blessed people, first and foremost to have our wonderful friends and families, and secondly to be given the amazing blessing of our little boy.  Charlie you are extremely lucky to be surrounded by such unconditional love.  Happy Birthday little man!

Oh and on a side note -- Go Cats!  I'll be honest I think us beating Ohio State is a bit of a stretch, but anything can happen and given that my bracket has UK winning the whole thing (as it does every year) I am really hoping for a victory :)