On December 3, 2011, our baby boy came screaming into the world and changed our lives forever. I can't say enough about how much joy Gavin has brought to our lives this past year, and I really can't put into words how much he has helped us grow to become more patient, more selfless, and filled with a kind of love we hadn't known before. It has been the most tiring year of our lives, but every sleepless night feels worth it when we look at our one-year old and see what an incredible, funny, handsome little boy he has grown into. I realize I've never shared Gavin's birth story, and maybe when our toddler slows down enough to let me really reflect on the events of my labor and delivery, I'll share it...but right now, I have to get back to chasing around a child who insists on getting every single toy out. I wouldn't have it any other way! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our sweet son! We couldn't be luckier to have you as ours!
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| My friend Amy took these adorable photos of our birthday boy! Believe it or not, he was having NONE of it that day. I'm so happy she managed to get him smiling. |
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| My sister-in-law Erin helped me take these at Swain Park on Thanksgiving! We wanted him to look like he was in a hot air balloon about to float away...but some of the balloons popped. :) |
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| Gavin's girlfriend (and her Mommy) came over for a pre-birthday playdate! Gavin loved his new Little People farmhouse, but more than that, he loved cuddling with Alli! |
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| A little unsure about his cake at first... |
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| ...but soon he learned to love it! |
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| Just a little light reading in his new chair from Grandma Sallie and Grandpa Steve! |
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| Working off a sugar high!!! |
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| Stephen and I took off work on Gavin's birthday to take him to the aquarium! He always has so much fun looking at the fish. |
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| Gavin blows raspberries... |
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| ...Daddy blows raspberries! |
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| Such a fun way to spend our little man's birthday! |
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| We finished off our trip to the aquarium with lunch at Tom&Chee's. Gavin loved his special grilled cheese sandwich! HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY! |
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