Double Vision: Happy 1st Birthday Kellen

It’s really hard for us to believe that Kellen is one. Pre-Children it was very common for us to hear parents say that it goes by so fast, but the reality of it is that you can never fully understand what they are talking about until you experience it for yourself. Whether it is because your to-do-list grows sevenfold, you lose out on some sleep, or play more than before, the days are certainly a blur. K has certainly added a few wrinkles here or there and over the course of the year we have become more versed in all things baby but we can’t imagine missing out on the blessing that he has been. Some highlights from his first year include:
1.) He has always been a good sleeper. It seemed like from the first night that we were at home he would sleep through the night. The rare exceptions were on those nights when Grandma would come and stay with us and on a couple of those nights he would decide he needed a couple more minutes/hours in the rocking chair.
2.) The boy can eat. Whether it’s milk, cereal, or meatballs, he always has an appetite. We don’t know if it’s common for a one year old to eat more food than his parents but we lean heavily on the old adage, “he is a growing boy.”
3.) He is mobile. We were never anxious for K to start walking so early as we knew that this would simply mean another layer of defense would be needed around our house. However, moving everything out of his reach and trying to stay one step ahead has definitely picked up over the last two months as he has really started getting this walking/running thing down.
4.) He loves to go. Whether it’s a ride in the jogging stroller or a trip around the grocery store in the shopping cart, he is always jazzed up about being on the move. As the year has progressed he has started adding his own flare by waving to anyone and everyone that he sees and passes by.
On Friday we were able to get together with family and friends and celebrate Kellen’s first birthday. This was the culmination of a lot of planning on Jill’s part but she did a wonderful job and made the day really special and enjoyable not only for K but for others as well. We hope you enjoy some pictures from the celebration.