Wow…My sweet little boy is already 1! As much as I have tried to cherish every moment of his babyhood, it still seems to be slipping through my fingers like shimmering strands of silver. With my third little one, I feel like the lessons I’ve been learning the past 5 years as a mother have given me the room to just love every bit of him. Of course, I cherished Amelie and Calder, too. That’s one of the wonders of motherhood. Each child, each experience, is filled with different miracles and moments of clarity and growth. I am so glad to be a mother.

But this post isn’t about me. It’s about Easton! This darling boy spends his days crawling around our home, clapping, waving, resting his head on my chest as I sing to him before sleep, teasing the kitty, watching his brother and sister with eager eyes, and melting my heart over and over again. From his amazing birth to this very moment, he has had one wonderful year.

Now, for the traditional birthday portraits. Thank you, Marcie, for squeezing us in just before your own baby arrived! Oh, and, Grandmas–make sure to let me know which one you’d like.

Hello, Handsome!

Hello, Tongue! Don't you just want to plant kisses all over that face?

A frequent look for Easton. Always trying to figure things out.

Looking very chill. Wazzup?

Pretty happy little boy.

Hello, My Love!

What a little man he is. I can't get enough of him.

So, Happy Birthday, my little one! You are sure loved.