12 months!

My little boy is one today!!! I really can't believe it. I know that everyone says it but time really does fly! It seems like yesterday that I brought him home from the hospital and was wondering how in the world I was going to do it all!

Barnes is such a wonderful little boy! He is still sleeping well, eating well, and a pretty happy guy.

Barnes is...
*saying dada for daddy and dudu for deuce
*done with bottles - we were done about a week ago - just sippy cups
*walking, aka running! the Sunday before last he stared walking and has been going ever since
*lifting his arms when you say "Touchdown"
*holding up one finger for the number one and points to things
*"drawing" with a crayon
*getting more teeth - in addition to his two teeth he has had for the last few months he is getting two more on top
*starting to stack objects like cans
*getting more hair - a few curls

Barnes' favorite things
*favorite books are "the wheels on the bus" and "Peek a boo baby" - has started to turn the pages and loves to lift the flaps on the peekaboo book
*favorite foods: black beans and bananas
*favorite toy: hum?? he really likes pens and plastic bottles


Barnes your laugh is contagious and your smile lights up our hearts! My heart breaks every time you cry - you did it so rarely for so long that has taken some getting used to. You are all boy! You brightened up today when I took you out on the front porch, don't mind getting messy, jump right up from a fall, can throw a ball and love rough housing with daddy! You love to climb on mommy and throw food off the highchair to the doggies. We look forward to every day and can't believe God gave us the privilege to raise you. We love you!

Barnes has been home with some stomach issues the past few days. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it too much. We ended up getting his photos made today with our wonderful photographer, Stacey Quattlebaum (http://www.naturallywonderful.com/). I will post pics as soon as I get them!