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We had NO idea that Leo’s first year of life would be so packed full of…well…LIFE!  And in the middle such an eventful year, we were blessed beyond words with the love of our Leo. He is fun and exciting and loving and hilarious. I’m just so in love with this little guy. At one year he is walking like a 2 year old…pretty much running. He climbs the stairs at lighting speed. He eats and eats and eats…but hold the veggies unless they are in a baby food tube.  Bread is still his favorite thing to munch on and cheerios.  He can show you one finger when we say ” you are one!” and he signs “more” and “all done. ” He is really cuddly to me right now and has grown so attached to the little monkey Coltan gave him. He babbles all day and clearly says dada and mama. I feel like more words are just ready to burst out of him. He’s crazy in the bathtub. He wants to dance in there and sumo squats when I tell him to sit down and then pops back up. He sleeps great! 2 naps and 12 hours at least at night. He just seems to love life. He’s so happy and full of zest! Oh and he loves loves loves to be a MESS! Nothing bothers him.

We had a birthday party with our friends at our new place in London. I’m so grateful for these friends…it took a little of the sting away from being so far from family. We got back from our vacation on Saturday and the party was Sunday so I did a really quick and thrown together “Hungry Caterpillar” theme. Leo LOVED the cake. He was not so happy when I took it away. I’m sure he would have eaten the whole thing. I’m not surprised at all! Sweet gifts and good time with friends and we were all so happy to take the time to celebrate this very precious little boy we’ve been given.

The Nierentgartens…

The Harts…

Presents…Thanks everyone!

Cake!

He dove right in…

What was I thinking with that red frosting. It was everywhere!

Crazy, happy brothers playing…

The last picture was our attempt to get one of all the kids. Hilarious. Leo wouldn’t sit down or even be still enough to be in focus. Perfect.

The big boys got to take home a bug net and critter cage…Coltan fills his daily with creatures from the garden. The little boys got buggy bug books and sweet Grace, our only little lady at the party, got butterfly hair clips that I really hope I can see her wear before she’s 2!

Leo, you are a beam of light. You bring adventure and energy to our family. You are curious and brave. You are loving and enthusiastic. Your joy is contagious. Your smile is infectious. Your spirit is uplifting. I love you with my whole heart. Happy first birthday my gorgeous son. I will love you forever.

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