One Year

Dear Eric,

You turned one year old yesterday.  I can't believe you went from this.

To this...

We've had such an eventful year of firsts.  

First time swimming

First hike

First time eating ice cream

First family photo

First trip to Yellowstone.

And so many others: first foods, first words, first steps, first smiles, first laughs, first teeth, first bumps and bruises.  You have grown up so fast on us.  You started walking right at 10 months on Halloween.  What a fun treat.  

You have made holidays so much more fun.  We loved celebrating Easter with you...

 And Halloween.

and so many other holidays. 

You are a delight to have in our home.  You are such a happy little boy and your giggle is so contagious.  I love that you want to show us everything and tell us "see, see" over and over again.  You love books and beg us to read to you all the time.  It is so fun to watch you dance every time music comes on, even during a short commercial.  You are a tease, turning off the t.v. and giggling when we notice.  Whatever we are doing, you want to be a part of.  I love that you are our little buddy.  You are so social and love to meet and grin at new people everywhere we go; church, the store, out to eat.  Everyone is won over by your infectious smile.  It has been so much fun to watch you start to problem solve, like pulling boxes over to stand on so you can reach things.  You are a little monkey crawling on and over everything. 

Eric, I can't even begin to describe what a light you have brought into our lives.  I thank my Heavenly Father every day for sending you to us.  We love you so much and look forward to watching you continue to grow and learn.