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.