LEVI TURNS ONE!

WOW!  It's incredible that one year ago today (Thursday), Rob and I were wondering what we were going to do over the weekend.  I was supposed to be on call over the weekend, so I wanted to keep it low key and suggested renting a movie.  Rob was considering a dinner night out at Kemah or somewhere on the water. 

We had no idea that a little miracle was meeting the world. We had no ideas our lives were changing as we toiled over dinner or a movie.

One year ago today little "Baby Q" was born.  We put our heads on our pillows one last night as a childless family.  Tomorrow, at 10am, I will think about that phone call I received from Kathy that changed our lives forever. 

Today, however, I think about an amazingly happy little boy.  No longer a baby, our boy turned one today!  We had a super hero costume party complete with kryptonite punch, homemade capes, flying superheros, and even Baby-zilla crushing the cake!

The weather did not cooperate at all.  We thought the crime-fighting was going to be postponed, but some were able to traverse the treacherous terrain to celebrate the birthday of a special super hero. 

Thank you to everyone who made, those who wish they could have made it, but were held off by the snowstorm, and to those far away that sent special gifts.

The photos speak for themselves, and I convinced the photographer to send me a teaser of them.  She took almost 1,500 photos!! Holy moley!  She said he was so easy to photograph because he sees a camera and smiles big every time. 

Here are a few (unedited) photos that she shared with me.  When I get all of them, I will take some time to upload them to shutterfly and post the link. 

First Sledding Experience and Boat & RV show

It was a fun-filled weekend!  Saturday we went to Uncle Dave and Aunt Missy's for a Sledding Party.  It was a blast.  There were tons of people there.  Levi has his first experience with sledding and playing in the snow.  He also got to visit with Aunt Kathy and cousins Shane, Adam, and Ryann. 

Then, after an overnight at Aunt Kay's and Uncle Bill's, we went to our old church in Pataskala and had a nice visit before heading on to the Fairgrounds for the Boat & RV show.  Levi had lots of fun exploring the toys and dreaming which ones he will want when he is rich.

Christmas and New Year 2013

December has been a busy month for us, as I'm sure it has been for everyone. 
Levi had a fantastic first Christmas.  He celebrated with us all month long.  First, we went to a December birthday party for his Great Grandma Cox and Aunt Stacy.  Levi had fun playing with his cousins Tyler and Henry and visiting with all family members that were there.  We saw Great Grandma Cox and Aunt Stacy of course, along with Uncle Troy, Tyler, Henry, Aunt Susan, Uncle Ed, Aunt Kay, Uncle Bill, and a few others that skyped in to the party.  Fun!

Then, we went to Kentucky and met a new cousin - Lily!!  She is the daughter of my cousin Jessica and her hubby Shawn.  I'm sorry, but I did not get any pictures (I can't believe it either...).  It was a quick visit, but we did get to see Gramma Lucille, Nana Tootie, Uncle Papa Leo, Aunt HayHay and cousins Leah, Ian, and Lorelei, also. It was a nice visit, though short. :(  When spending time with family, it never seems like enough.

Then, we had Christmas celebration with the DeVols.  We went to Uncle Troy and Aunt Stacy's and had a little Christmas party.  Levi got lots of gifts and even got to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!!  Very exciting.  Levi sat on his lap, checked him out for a minute, then burst into tears.  It wasn't too long after that when he fell asleep. 

On Christmas morning, Levi opened even more presents.  He loved the paper and boxes, of course.  Then, we went to Uncle Greg's house in Caldwell to visit many more family members (too many to list) and then on to Uncle Troy and Aunt Stacy's for dinner.  More gifts.  He certainly is loved!

 

 

New Year's Eve was not so exciting.  We stayed in - and would have been in bed by 9:00pm, if Levi had been asleep by then.  Instead, he fell asleep at 10:00, and so did we. 

Levi's progress is coming along.  He likes to practice walking between two people, and laughs like crazy while doing it.  He still thinks it is a fun game, despite the fact that we practice every night.  He does get around VERY quickly on his hands and knees or just his knees...so I can see why he'd rather crawl. 
He is talking a lot.  If only we knew what language he was speaking....the only things we can make out are Babababa, Mamamama, and today he added Dadadada. 
Oh - he still LOVES music...and also likes to brush his teeth.  He has about 8 of them by now.