We made it through the first year! First year birthdays are so momentous to me. AT times the year goes by so quickly and you don't even remember all of the sleepless nights with a newborn. At other times, the days seem very long. Nevertheless, I always enter the day of "First Birthday" with a heart full of thankfulness to the Lord for his faithfulness, protection, strength, grace, patience, and everything else that I need each and very day! Wow, we did it. It is also amazing to look back and see not only how this precious babe has grown, but how he has developed and grown into his own little person. William Alan Head is so unique and such a perfect addition to our family. He is very affectionate, loves to be held and gives big bear hugs around your neck. He smiles a lot and rarely cries. He likes music and can play the tambourine pretty well already! He is easy going and gets a thrill out of observing everything around him...and Cameron and Laura Cate give him lots of funny, crazy things to watch! He just takes it all in. He is such a joy to have and is such a gift to each of us. Cameron loves having a brother and Laura Cate loves having a baby around to take care of.
On his birthday, August 13, we skyped and talked to grandparents and he had his first taste of a real yummy breakfast...milk and a cinnamon roll. I was ready to get the solids started get off of pureed mush :) We opened some gifts for him and he enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper. Cameron gave him a pile of some of his favorite old stuffed animals. Alan and Laura Cate and I have not found the perfect gift for him yet... I don't think he notices because he has plenty of things from Cameron and Laura Cate to play with and use.
After two good naps I took him and the other kids swimming. He LOVES the water. He actually tries to crawl through the water and doesn't mind getting his face wet. It was a lot of fun. It was a fun way to enjoy him that day.
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