Holden is One

Well, it's been one crazy year, but I wouldn't have had it any other way! Honestly. As tough as this past year has been, so much good has come out of it and I know it was all part of God's plan for us to all grow even stronger as a family, and as individuals as well.

Holden, you are our warrior, Bud. Words cannot express the love we have for you. You were the missing piece to our puzzle that we didn't even know we were missing and you just bring so much joy to everyone you meet!

Currently, you seem to be fascinated with... cleaning supplies. Especially the hand-held vacuum. I can't say that I'm mad about that. You love to be held, like, all the time. You love bath time and playing in the water. You love riding your little car around outside, but are really starting to prefer trying to walk. And you are sooooo close! You can actually walk pretty well on your own, between Mommy and Daddy, and I feel like it's only a matter of time before you're all over the place. You love going up the stairs, but would just free fall down if we'd let you. You're definitely living up to what I like to call the "second child theory." You love your sissy so much and want to be her bestie, while also expecting her to let you rip her hair out. I think you're starting to grow on Zoey as well. You love food, ice cream in particular, and your SLP says it's so great that you have such a desire for food. You're my child, I could've told her you'd be like that before you were even born. 

Happy one year, Baby Boy! Praying the rest are slightly easier on you than this one was. :)

Holden still has some restrictions from his palate repair, so his birthday party is in a few weeks, but you know we had to celebrate a little bit the day of with some frosting! (He just clenched the cupcake part in his hand the whole time and we made sure only frosting went in his mouth.)