I'm One!

And I had a heck of a time with that cake! More pics to come, but just to give you an idea of a one year old with red icing...

Everyone asks if this year has just flown by. Which I imagine it will feel like this when 2, 3, 4, etc. rolls around. But this year has not flown by. It seems like 10 years ago, that we met this little guy and were bringing him home from the hospital. Maybe because so much has changed in a year- we've become parents; he's become a toddler.

And everyone also reminds us to enjoy this- that it goes so quickly, and I totally agree with that advice. I think that we really have enjoyed every minute of it- there have been very few moments of total frustration and fatigue, when I compare them to the joyful, hilarious, beautiful moments of Fletch's life. (now ask me that question again when toddlerhood rolls around). I don't often get sentimental on the blog (it is mostly pictures, after all), but today I am feeling VERY nostalgic- this time of year is really bringing out my sensitive side!

We are blessed to have you all. And so glad to share Fletch with you.

Mom, dad, we need to have a talk.

So I was thinking, since I'm one year old, I think it's time I get to eat some cake. You know what I mean- smash it around and all.

Can do, my son. There's an elmo cake with your name on it- all yours tomorrow night. Red icing I believe! (Pictures to follow.)

Happy Birthday my sweet boy!

the post christmas crash

So, the only pictures I can upload right now, are the ones sent to me via email. And we got a couple of good ones from Gaines family Christmas. Fletch was quite impressed by Kylie's rocking horse. Kylie, on the other hand, was not so enthusiastic about this idea...

Nobody can get a baby to sleep quite like Papa. And often, he gets rocked to sleep himself...

baby boys

Aren't they sweet- 2008 was the year of the boys!! Welcome baby owens- meet your buddies! We are so glad that you're feeling better...