What a difference a year makes

What a difference a year makes. At his first birthday party, the boy just about freaked out and spent more time by himself than with his guests. This year was the total opposite. Our pool party got rained out, but we simply moved down the street to Pop and Grannylou's house for some inside fun. How thankful we are for the large living room and playroom! The boy was so excited to have his friends at his grandparents' house. He just kept coming to me and Clay with the most excited face. The kids seemed to have a great time too! And, yes, as you see the pictures most of the guests are girls...the boy has good odds.

We finally stopped the playing to partake a little cake. The boy was excited."A clue. Right there!" He was quite intrigued by the candle, but cheered as everyone sang to him. Then he wasn't quite sure what I was doing as we blew out the candle.










Then it was time for presents. He took much more interest this year which made it a lot of fun. He has had a blast with his Backyardigans sing along machine and bubble machine as well as reading his books.

Clay and I enjoyed watching him enjoy the party. Our precious son has really come into his own. All our worries this time last year about his lack of gross motor skills and social interaction have been alleviated. God has grown our boy in amazing ways this year. We swell with pride, smile and laugh a lot! God is good.