Another 1st!

Today was probably the one of the most important "1st-s" that Alex will have - - his 1st Baptism Birthday! One year ago today Alex was welcomed into God's family. It's hard to believe how much has changed in one year. Not only the physical changes that Alex has gone through - from rolling over to walking, and nearly tripling his body weight - but also the emotional and family changes that have taken place from one year ago to today.

We celebrated his birthday by lighting his Baptism candle - - and letting him look at it from a safe distance. Here's Alex (and me) with his candle.



We then read a lot of the books that Alex got from many family members for his special day. The little man does love his books - and tonight he seemed to want to read them all quite a few times! That wasn't a problem - I LOVE that he loves to read!! :)


Then Andy and I spent quite a bit of time reminiscing. So many things have changed in just 365 days - and there are so many more changes yet to come! We thanked God for the gift of Alexander, and for the impact of so many loving people in our lives.

One of the books that Alex got has this line - and I think that it is fitting for the end of today's post: "Thank you God for this special day."