Tears of joy + a tiny helping of sadness...

Well, it happened... I already cried at the thought of Liam turning one year old. Yep, you read that right-our baby boy will be 1 yr old in less than 24 hrs & just thinking about it brought on the momma sobs. All I can say is that this has been the best year of my life. From the moment I saw his tiny little body come into this world & heard his loud first cry, I haven't been the same. I know any mother would say this about her child, but I seriously feel like Kobe & I have the best baby in the world. Just thinking of all the happy memories we've made this past year and all the new parent situations we've lived through... It's just such a happy occasion that we'll be celebrating tomorrow. I cried tears of joy earlier, but there was also a smidgen of sadness because my baby isn't such a little tiny baby anymore. He's a big boy who loves to dance & eat & watch the Sprout channel! I don't care how big he gets though, as long as I'm living my baby he'll be. =)

11 Months old!!

Oh Em Gee!!! Liam is 11 months old. We didn't do much to celebrate Liam's 11 months. Both Kobe & I worked, so we just spent our evening together. I am still amazed at how quickly this first year has gone by. I cherish all these little moments that we have with Liam... Parenthood is definitely not for the weak, but it's all worth it when your little bundle of joy starts hitting all kinds of new milestones and every time they lay their tiny heads on your shoulder. Speaking of milestones, Liam had a really BIG month! He moved up in clothing size, learned to say Dad, started walking with his learning walker, learned to do the "Indian" sound, got his first 3 teeth, and finally, Liam said mama for the first time!! To put into perspective how fast things have happened here's a little bit of chronological order for y'all: Friday, Aug 10th--Liam said "dad" for the first time, Saturday, Aug 11th--Liam started walking with his learning walker, Monday, Aug 13th--Liam got his first two teeth in & did "the Indian," Thursday, Aug 16th--Liam said "mama" for the first time, Friday, Aug 17th--Liam got his 3rd tooth. Wow, then 3 days later Liam turned 11 months. Impressive huh? That makes 5 words at 11 months old! Little smarty pants. =) Here are some pictures to showcase his 11th month.

Here's Liam ready for a Saturday out on the town! He loves his dino shoes. =)

Caught, red-handed! lol

Mmm, Momma! This Chipotle food is YUMMY!

Liam showing off his three new teeth! Such a little cutie!

Liam doing "the indian!" *wait for the very end... lol

Look at him go!