First Birthday

I can't believe it was a year ago today this little guy came into our lives. I can remember almost every detail & emotion I was feeling like it was last week. I never believed people when they said to enjoy them when they're little because they grow up so fast, but it's SOOO true.

I never thought I'd get married, let alone have a child. In fact, just 6-12mths before I reconnected with Jeremy I said I'd never get married or have kids. I'm glad I didn't stick to those words. This little guy is my everything. I know everyone says your life will forever change & so will you but you truly don't realize how everything changes until that bundle of joy actually arrives. At the end of this first year I think I've finally learned some patience...after much praying for it I finally figured out Jaydon was Gods way of teaching me patience. I've also learned (slowly) that the things I always thought were important before aren't so important now...that Jaydon comes before ALL else...the dishes can wait, the vaccuming can wait, buying new shoes or getting my hair done can all wait. I've also realized how blessed I am that I get to stay home & not miss a minute of this last year or years to come (although I really do miss working).
Here we are shortly before delivery...the last Queen party of 2 photo::6-23-09 @ 1849 our 6lb 12oz 19in long bundle of joy comes out screaming::

I could still stare at this face for hours::

This is the most beautiful/handsome/cute (whatever phrase you choose) little boy ever. I love him more than I ever thought was humanly possible to love someone. He has brought so much joy to us in the last year I can't wait to see what's in store for our future.