Happy 1st Birthday, Clay!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy!

I can't believe this day is already here. It seems like yesterday we brought you home, wondering what life with two was going to bring us. I can honestly say you have brought us more joy, more laughter, and more smiles than we ever thought we could have. You are such a happy, happy baby and we are in love with who you are!

What you like:
You love your mama and need to be near me at all times. A quick pick up by mama cures everything. Daddy is a second favorite. Henry is teaching you how much fun it is to climb and wrestle him. You love your brother. Even though he is a little rough with you, you adore him and want to do everything he does. Believe it or not, he loves you too. He is so happy you are pushing cars with him in the backyard and digging dirt in the sandbox. Every afternoon he says he wants to go outside and play with you. So sweet. You love food. You gobble up everything in front of you, and scream for more. If it's something you don't like, you simply throw it down. I can never move fast enough for you.
You love balls, climbing, our dog-dog, and being outside.

What you're doing:
You have been standing on your own, taking 5-6 steps at a time, drinking regular milk and loving it, waving when you hear someone say hey, leaning your head in when we say give me a kiss, and making lots of loud noises when you want to get your point across.

We had a birthday oyster roast for you this past weekend with family. You loved all the attention, dug into your cupcake, and showed off your new walking abilities to anyone that would watch.

Clay, we love you so much and are so happy God made us your parents!
Happy Birthday!

Greeting some of your guests...



showing how you walk- hands up in the air

birthday spread

lovin on aunt leslie

it's my party and i'll play if i want to

who invited these crazy kids?


acting shy


not sure he liked it

even tried to share with daddy

loved the balloons (this was the next day afer church)

opening presents...



a special happy birthday from the boys

my friend amanda takes pictures of her boys on their birthday when they wake up. this was clay this morning when we came in to sing to him. I think he was a little scared by our singing.