Happy Birthday Baby Boy!

I cried when I saw the date on my phone late last night...12/29/09. My baby turned 1 today and he isn't so much of a baby anymore. He is walking, "talking" and doesn't cuddle like he use to. Matt asked me if I was crying because I was sad or happy. I think it's a little of both. It's bittersweet. He can now walk and talk to me and he'll cuddle if he needs a cuddle. He still gets excited to see me and I hope that never changes. Although he won't remember the first year of his life- I will. I will remember how he needed me and how he came to me for comfort. He will always know that mom and dad = Love.

Happy Birthday Little Man! We Love You!

December to Remember

This past month has FLOWN by! Liam is going to be 1 in a week. Christmas is 3 days away and I am tired...

We celebrated Christmas with the Copes this past weekend. Liam had no idea what was going on but loved all of the attention, as usual. Uncle Matt and Aunt Brittany got him a radio flyer "bike". He loves it! He can flip the seat over and suddenly has a bucket for his toys or himself. He has really started taking a liking to walking. He doesn't take more than 4 or 5 steps at a time but he is always doing it, even without us bribing him to try. He has started to fold his arms at random times and loves to point at things. Specifically his dad and his toys. He loves to say Dada and we finally heard a Mama that I think was actually directed at me. He loves to climb on things and has figured out that if his toys are close enough to the couch he can use them to climb up there. He's pretty proud once he gets there too.

Hard to believe that it was just one year ago that I was wishing to see what he looked like. Now I get to see that cute face all day long! And it's amazing to think about how different he will be next Christmas.
We have been so blessed this past year! I am grateful to a wonderful husband and a beautiful baby boy who keep me counting my blessings and smiling everyday. I am grateful to know of Christ and the blessings we can receive through Him. I am grateful to know that though Him I can be with my family forever. I am grateful to know that He loves me. He wasn't just a baby born in a manger. He was and is our Savior and King. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and remember to count your blessings.

Love,
Erin

Liam meets Santa

He loved him.

Liam's first Thanksgiving.

We had a fabulous Thanksgiving with Rachel, Nana and Papa Cope. Liam slept through Thanksgiving dinner which was nice for me and Matt, we actually got to enjoy a meal without interruptions. Dinner was amazing! Liam loved the stuffing! (as did I) Friday morning involved waking up early and finishing up the Christmas shopping. I love black Friday! So much excitement in the air.

Liam took his first 4 steps and didn't seem to care too much about it... 4 wobbly steps before falling into my arms. Love that little boy.