Dear Kohen

(For scrap booking purposes)(This was NOT the best year I've had hair wise. Please ignore.)

Kohen,

I can't believe you're one baby boy! This year has been the best year of my life and there wasn't a day that you didn't brighten or put a smile on my face. I have to admit, I've been dreading the day you turned one. Partially because I felt like I was going to loose you. Or at least that it just wouldn't be the same. But, as impossible as it seems, I have found even more room in my already full heart to love you more and more as times gone on. (Something you won't believe until you are a parent) (Yes...a phrase only a parent would say)
You make me laugh at your "haminess." Hurt when you're sad. Absolutely melt at your sweet "lovingness." Cry at the thought of loosing you. Worry about your fearless, "independentness." Proud of your smart, manipulative, and curiousness. Can't help but chuckle at your super sad face. And excited to spend eternity with you!

I love you "this much times infinity!"

Love,
Mommy

More Birthday Fun!

Birthday Fun

Started out the birthday festivities by opening his bday card from Great Grandpa Luymes

Yep. This is what Mommy looked like a year ago...just even bigger!

Opening my gift from Mommy and Daddy

Playing with my new toys and helping Dad put them together

Opening their birthday package from Gramma and Grampa Rawlins

You can't really tell here, but Kohen's actually rockin' out. He LOVES music and can't resist dancing. It's funny because he has different moves for different music sometimes.

These pictures make me grin because it so reflects his independent,
adventurous, self (even if he is growing up way too fast!)

Taking a little breather from all the fun!

Helping Mommy set his cool Cars tent up. He's quite the helper... didn't you know.

Here he is ...attacking Stuart for invading his space.
He loved being king of his tent.