As I sit here and think of what to type, I am truly overcome with emotion for this blessing in my life. Years of praying, doctor visits, praying, crying, and did I mention praying...here I am with this lil man who has taken over my life. Words could never even begin to touch the way I feel. In the other room, I hear Charles reading, "Happy Birthday To You" by Dr. Seuss (nevermind that this is the 4th time Cade has demanded he read it!) and it is so hard to even believe how I am this blessed. So many things I want to type at this moment, but I just can't find the words. All I can say is that I am blessed and I pray that each of you reading this one day find your true moment when you sit in silence and realize that God is real. All my life, my favorite verse has always been Psalm 37:4 which states "Delight yourself in the Lord and he shall give you the desires of your heart." Through the years, it's funny how the meaning of that verse changes and how I learn more and more from those simple words.
So, today we celebrate the desire of our heart, which is Cade Beatty. Welcome to the world of 1 year old's! I love you and am so proud of all your accomplishments. You are such a delight to me around. Always happy and full of life!
To celebrate his first birthday, we had a family BBQ in Round Rock at my parents house. It was such a special day, and one we will never forget. Here are some of the best moments...
The Birthday King!
The cakes made with love by Gam-ee!! These were the same pattern that Charles had on his 1st Birthday! Ironic that they are bears?? Hmmmm... Sic 'em Bears!
Charles grilling out
I FINALLY got his baby calendar, baby book, and photo album completed!! So, we enjoyed looking at those and Charles/I's baby books as well! Can I just say what a PROJECT a baby book is? Whew...
Lovin' his green motorcycle from Aunt Lou/Uncle Ray!
Opening gifts!
As always, my lil angel LOVES books! So, he took a break from the gifts to read a new book!
Taking over Nana/Papa's yard with his motorized 4 wheeler. Yes, call me what you want, but my 1 yr old got a motorized car and rides it around everywhere. He loves it! Don't worry, it doesn't go very fast and we monitor him closely as his steering could use some improvement. He is hillarious on it!
Chowing down on my BD cake!
Since today was Cade's REAL Birthday, we got gourmet cupcakes to celebrate. They were super yummy flavors: andes mint, dark chocolate, and peanut butter. Even Baylor got a "pupcake" to celebrate!
When you are not sure how to eat a cupcake, here's how you do it! Simply rub it all over your plate, then throw your head down into it like a true porker!
Happy 1st Birthday Cade! We love you and cannot wait to see all the wonderful things you accomplish in life! All our love "around the world and back again",
Mommy, Daddy, and Baylor
6 comments:
Love him going after that cupcake. I would like that bear cake for my next birthday please.
really!!?? a year?!? crazy! LOVE this pictures - especially the one with his face in the cake!
That made me cry! What an amazing celebration. Happy first birthday Mr. Cade! Sending love from the Hadjioannou family!
Happy First birthday Cade! It goes by so fast doesn't it? Looks like a fun time at the birthday celebration! Miss y'all a bunch!
What a cutie. I remember seeing Cade and holding him in the hospital for the first time, running down the hall and calling everyone I knew and just I just balling when I saw my little chubbers for the first time. We love you Cade!
Can't believe he's ONE! LOVE him on his motorized 4-wheeler...so cool!! And where are those cupcakes from...they sound delicious!
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