Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Happy 1st Birthday, Richard Tobias!


Happy 1st Birthday, Richard Tobias!!! 

Well, we survived your first year of life.  So much has happened over the last year which has made it go by so much faster.  Part of me wishes we could go back a year and start all over again, so I could cherish every moment...every last "first"...a little bit more.  But I know that isn't possible, so I will keep those memories close to my heart. 

We are so thankful for being blessed with you.  God knew exactly who we needed to complete our little family...ok, maybe little is the wrong word here! :)  We look forward to seeing who God has created you to be and the relationships you will have with your siblings.  You are very much loved by all of them...they absolutely adore you. 

Our prayer for you...that God will capture your heart and life at a young age. That He will use you in mighty ways to further His Kingdom.  That you will take your determined spirit and use it to glorify Him.  That God will use your silly spirit to attract people to Him. We pray that God will always guide us as we raise you in the years to come to point you towards Him. 

We love you and look forward to what God is going to do this coming year!!



Here are some pictures from his photo-shoot in Vienna, VA.   I can't believe that he is already one!!

Such a handsome boy

Pretty much sums up how I feel

LOVE those cheeks

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Found some wood to play with

There is a smile

LOVE me some baby feet

Look at those eyes!

He melts my heart

Perfect addition to our family

He is ALL boy...on the move with a rock in his hand.
 

Monday, June 9, 2014

11 months


Well, in less than a month you will be a year old!!!  I know I have said many times before that time is going by so fast, but this past year really has. 

You are really starting to show your personality, and we are really enjoying seeing who God is creating you to be.  You already love to make people laugh.  I can't wait to see how God is going to use this to bring glory to His kingdom, but I know  He will.  You also have really tried to start "playing" with your siblings.  You will crawl over to where they are playing and plop yourself right in the middle of what they are doing.  Sometimes it goes well and other times...well, let's just say that Mommy has to get involved. :)  The cutest thing right now is when you crawl over to the kitchen and start to "cook."  You bang the pots and pans together and throw food all around...it is like you are being a master chef!  The other thing you do is crawl around grunting as you clear off all the toys from the shelves.  I have started calling you "Taz" because you remind me of the Tasmanian Devil. :)  You are eating more and more table food.  For the most part, you are liking what you eat, but if there is something that you don't like...well, you purse your lips so tight that I can't get another bite in your mouth.  Sometimes bribing you with some bread or crackers work, but not very often.  You are sleeping through the night, which is something Mommy and Daddy are grateful for.  You are creeping along furniture a lot more and walking holding our hands.  You have learned how to crawl up the stairs.  You have learned to say, "more" using sign language.  So as you can see...there has been LOTS of changes in the last month. 

Well, I guess that is all.  I will be back in a month to write your first birthday entry...not at all looking forward to it. :(  But do know that we love you very much and are so thankful that God chose you to be a part of our life. 



11 months