ONE

1 year is not a very long period of time, but when that year is your child's entire lifetime, it somehow seems far greater and more significant. This past year has been a blessing, a joy, a challenge, and a privilege. Kasen turned 1 in May, and I am amazed at the growth a child can make in that short amount of time.

Kasen is...

Sweet

Happy

Loving

Energetic

Curious

Impatient

Smart

Gentle

Loud (he's a screamer)

Talkative (says several words already)

Coordinated (climbs up and down everything)

Fun

Athletic

Shy

 We spent his birthday in DC with my brother-in-law. We ate our lunch in the back of the car. If you call it a "picnic" it seems more exiting!

 The evening was spent eating dinner, opening presents, and indulging on delicious chocolate cake and ice cream.

 Blocks and PJ's from Grandma Lynette

 The party animals

 You know it's getting intense when the party hat has to come off.

 He was definitely my most "enthusiastic" birthday cake eater.

Kasen, you are a joy to our family and everyone around you. You are "Tute Baby" to Kamden and "Baby Kase" to Jaida. You brighten our days and give us all a reason to crawl around on the floor. You are loved beyond measure and are truly a blessing in our lives. Happy Birthday, sweet boy!