The past year.

Micah-

Happy 1st Birthday little guy (on October 8th)... I guess you are not so little anymore. This year has flown by. It has been a blast having a little boy. You love being outside, getting dirty, exploring and trying to figure things out. The other night the four of us were in your and Laekin's room. Daddy was trying to put a bookshelf together and Laekin and I were on the ground reading. You were all about "helping" daddy put the bookshelf together as you took a toy and started hitting it like daddy was doing with the hammer. You were so interested in what daddy was doing and you wanted to help till it was done!

Your personality is coming out more and more each day. You are all over the place now walking, exploring, and trying not to get knocked over as your big sis runs past you. We love that you still love to cuddle with us and you will always give kisses when we ask and even to sis when she asks too! Many times when we are sitting on the floor near you you will come over and just sit in our laps. We love that you are trying to communicate with us... you say "mama" "dada", and your other 2 words sound like "dog" and "out" (which you say when you stand in front of the sliding door).

One of my favorite things about having 2 kiddos is watching your and Laekin's relationship grow. I will never forget the look on her face when she first met you. Even as an infant, you would hear her voice and turn your head towards her. I cherish the pictures we have of the 2 of you together. It is a good reminder that Laekin really does love you (despite some of the things that she has done to you!). But you know how to fight back now. It is pretty funny to watch you when she takes your toys. You go right to attacking! I love to watch you guys. I love that you love being with Laekin... and sometimes get real sad if she leaves the room. I love listening to you and Laekin "talk" to each other at night as you stand up in your crib looking over at her. You are such a joy Micah and you have blessed our lives more than you will ever know. I love you so much and I am honored to be your mommy!