Monday, March 28, 2011

12 months ago...

A little boy was born. He was 7 lbs. 5 oz., and 20.5" long.

That little boy has changed my life. Not just from being able to open my cabinets without child locks or going to the grocery store without toting a little guy in and out of his car seat. Not even from changing bright green diapers after he devoured his blue birthday cake.

He is my little man and I get to be his "Mom."

Out of all the great opportunities I've had, or the accomplishments I've been able to attain, Carl is by far the most rewarding. Being a mother isn't easy. In fact, it is one of the hardest things I have ever done. But, thinking back on this past year, I am so glad I have been given the chance to raise such a rambunctious, cuddly, social boy.

March 2010 - Newborn

April 2010 - 1 month old

May 2010 - 2 months old

June 2010 - 3 months old

July 2010 - 4 months old

August 2010 - 5 months old

September 2010 - 6 months old

October 2010 - 7 months old

November 2010 - 8 months old

December 2010 - 9 months old

January 2011 - 10 months old

February 2011 - 11 months old

March 2011 - 1 year old!
Carl I sure do love you!
New tricks!
- Words: Ball, bottle, book, bath, mom, dadda, fooooood, yay!
- Walks along all our furniture but is scared to try a step on his own
- Blow kisses
-Toot (I guess that isn't a new trick)
-Sleep for 13-14 hours at night - bliss
-Wave hello and goodbye
-point at things
-use the remote
-shoot a basket
-chew even though he has just one tooth

8 comments:

Leanna said...

Happy Birthday Carl! What a cutie! I love looking at the pics of every month...such a handsome little guy with his charming little smiles. Happiness to your family!!!

Carol Davis said...

Happy Birthday! I can't believe that he is a year already. He is such a cute little guy.

C&C said...

So sweet! I love all the pictures of him. He's adorable. We are excited to meet him and see you all!

Abbi said...

I love the progression of pictures! I don't think I've ever seen that 5 month picture of him, it cracks me up! :)

Emily said...

So sweet, Caytee. What a cute boy. And the riffle picture. Hilarious. I have never seen that picture. Great job raising such a darling little boy.

Emily Wankier said...

He is so amazingly adorable. I can't wait to spend my summer with him!

Missy said...

What a darling post! So fun to look at the pics from each month and see how much he has grown! You are such a cute and sweet mama! I cant believe that little man is already one! Time goes by too fast!

Lindsay said...

What an adorable boy Caytee! You are the cutest little mom!