Missing Daddy

I have read on many other people's blogs that they almost use theirs as a journal, for them to go back and read about things that have happened ... that is basically the point of this post. ENJOY

Justin is gone at camp this week, this will be the longest he has ever been away from Marcus. Today I showed Marcus a family picture. I pointed to Nala and said "That's puppy!" I pointed to me and said "That's Mommy!" then I pointed to him and said "That's baby Marcus!" then I pointed to Justin and said "That's Daddy!". I wasn't even really thinking about the fact that Daddy has been gone for three days, and as soon as I pointed to Justin and said "Daddy" Marcus reached his arms out to the picture like he wanted Daddy to hold him!! SO PRECIOUS! I almost felt bad for the little guy. I cannot wait to see how excited he is when Justin gets home on Friday. When he gets really excited and happy he has the CUTEST laugh that I cannot begin to explain, but I know I'll get to hear it on Friday :-)

Walk This Way

WOW is Marcus walking now!! It was just about two weeks ago that he took his first steps and now he only crawls about 10% of the time! He is still pretty wobbly, it's hilarious at times to watch him walk and stumble :-)

I am having such a blast with my baby, who is quickly, right before my eyes becoming a toddler! I never imagined being a mommy would be such a joyful experience. I mean when I was pregnant, everyone told me how amazing it is and how there aren't words to explain it. I guess that's why it's something you can't really understand until you experience it.

Marcus makes my day with his beautiful smiles and funny faces every single moment! Him coming up to me to give me a hug and a kiss is just the most overflowing joyful feeling ever! We love our sweet baby more than anything!!

It's hard to believe that six short years ago today Justin and I were just getting married. Today (June 7th) we are celebrating our 6 year anniversary :-) Marcus was just a little twinkle in our eyes. We never would have imagined our life to be as wonderful as it is. God has blessed us immensely and a moment does not go by that we forget that.

Is he really ONE!?!

Wow! It is unbelievable that a whole year has passed since our precious miracle has entered our lives! It is so fun to think about what we were doing a year ago! ~ Going to bed early because we had to be at the hospital at 5:30am. Wondering, worried, excited, scared, having NO IDEA what was about to happen :-)

What an amazing year! I'd have to say the best of my life! With my two wonderful boys the Lord has blessed me with.

Marcus' birthday party was a huge success last Saturday with many friends and family who were able to attend. He had his first cake and opened presents and played a lot. I am very thankful that God has blessed us with so many amazing people who love Marcus.

I just read this week that a baby turning one is such a bittersweet moment for many because we are so sad to say good bye to the tiny baby stage, but at the same time are continually overjoyed with the toddler he is becoming.

Life seems to be changing every day and I can not explain the joy and love that I have for my son and I have honestly thoroughly loved every second of being a mommy and can not wait for what this next year has in store for our family.

Here are some photos of my ONE YEAR OLD'S birthday party!!