I cannot believe I am already typing these words! After an absolute whirlwind of a year, our sweet, funny little man is turning 1 this weekend. We are marking this occasion with a cake smash photo shoot, and lots of family time on his actual Birthday since the big party is out of the question. I’m hoping that just focusing on all the things that make him smile on his special day, will show him just how much we love him and how grateful we are to have him in our lives. Hopefully the big extended family/friends party will be in his future, maybe next year. For now, balloons, cake, presents and LOTS of love and laughs with us and his sister who absolutely thinks the world of him. Nolan has a few choice words in his vocabulary… he can say “Soother”, “Kaylee”, “Fruit” and of course “A CAR” which is what he says at full volume any time he sees something with wheels. Our inquisitive boy loves all things that move and will engage in a game of throw/catch happily; he actually has quite the arm already. Little guy can stand unaided and is very close to his first steps, and is getting more daring with climbing on top of furniture and climbing the stairs (with us right behind him of course). He LOVES a good dance party and his face lights up any time a song comes on, or is sung to him. Our boy is VERY ticklish which makes getting a giggle very easy. He has such a relaxed and pleasant temperament, with people commenting (over video chat of course) on how he is instantly smiley the second you walk into his room to wake him up. Nolan has brought us so much joy this last year, he has made a very tough year very enjoyable within our home. We love you so much Noly Bear. Happy 1st Birthday.
