Hello everyone!! I hope you all had a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year!! Brayden had a great Christmas (got more toys than he knows what to do with), he probably expects more presents this weekend since his birthday party and Christmas were back to back! He went in for his 1 year appointment today, he is 32 inches tall (in the 99th percentile) and 25 pounds (in the 50th percentile), he feels much heavier than that though! He also had 5 shots today, which he did NOT like at all, I dont know who cried more, Brayden or mommy. Have a safe and Happy New Year!!

Playing with Uncle Adam's new robot dinosaur.

Eating a maple bar with Nana!

Opening presents with cousin Paige!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAYDEN! We had his birthday party at Abbys Pizza last night and he had so much fun! He ate 3 pieces of pizza, plus a whole cake as you will see in the pics below. Thank you everyone that made it and sent cards!! We are still getting used to the idea that he is one year old! Wishing you all a happy holidays!

Cousin Paige and Brayden.

The party room!

Birthday boy!!

The cake. Mommy forgot to take a picture before she cut it and took the tractors off!!

Wow, this cake stuff sure makes you thirsty!!

I need a bath.

The aftermath.

Dear Brayden,

Today is your 1st birthday!! I cant believe that this time last year we were in the hospital anxiously awaiting your arrival. 9 pounds and 10 ounces later, there you were. When I first laid eyes on you I was surprised, your face was all smashed up and you kinda looked like a troll......little did I know that I would end up with the most beautiful boy in the world. You are so handsome, you look just like your daddy. Right now you are looking out the window and the birds and running through the living room and trying to eat my toes! I just marvel over you every day........I cant imagine my life without you in it. You are such a blessing, and SO SMART......even though I miss the days of you being a baby, the constant change in you is exciting and makes every day with you a joy. Your daddy and I love you so much, it has taken us both by surprise. Everyone meets you loves you, you are the light in so many peoples lives and we love you so much for it. I cant wait for your birthday party this weekend and watch you eat cake for the first time!! Happy Birthday my little man, we love you very much.

Brayden with Santa!

Hello everyone! I cant believe it is December already!! Brayden is doing well, he has had a little stomach bug the last couple of days but you could never tell by this picture! He seems to keep in good spirits even when he feels bad. He is saying a plethora of new words including (but not limited to) MaMa (my personal favorite!), Dada (old news), outside, LIIGGGHT!, doggie, and Wassat? It is pretty amazing how much they change in a mere 365 days. I cant believe his birthday is almost here!! I will probably post again before his birthday but everyone have a safe and happy holiday season!!

Grandma and Grandpa Hicks got me a new teddy bear for Christmas!!

Daddy caught me at a funny moment!!