Our baby turned 1 this past weekend.

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Hard to believe that just a year ago he was this tiny...

*sniff sniff*

Stop growing up!

Now!

Stop it, I mean it!

 This is a recent picture..

*waaaahh...*

he is so big now!

It has been a wonderful year. Definitely one of the happiest

years I have ever had, and also the most difficult.

We have been blessed to have a pleasant, laid back child, so

he definitely brightens every day for us.

His recent achievements:

* taking a few steps at a time by himself

*decided that his favorite word is 'Dada'

*eating everything in sight (I can't imagine how he will be as a teenager!)

*getting over his shyness and once again being silly and outgoing

*two bottom teeth

Happy Birthday, Eli!

I can't wait to see what year #2 has in store for you!

We love you!