Finally... you've been waiting for a new post!!!

Well it's certainly been ages since my last update and I'm sure some of you have given up checking back to see if we've changed pages from the UNC / USC game.... I decided to take the plunge and give you a peak at what life with our ONE year old is like... yes - Jonathan turned one on April 16 and he's growing more and more every day. Once I give my picture update, I'll do another post with all the happenings of the summer.

I made Jonathan's birthday cake(s) and we had a party at my parent's house. We had tons of friends and family there to celebrate Jonathan's life and it was definitely a very special time.
Although I must say that Jonathan is beginning to exert quite the independent/stubborn streak, he is almost always a joyful child! It doesn't take much to make him happy! So, since I'm SO far behind in giving an update, I'll just give you a (possibly lengthy) photo journal of some of the things Jonathan loves. First on the list : Jonathan loves smiling!

"Baaaaaawwwwl" Need I say more????

He also loves playing in the water and getting dirty! Jonathan loves his friends.... especially the GIRLS (if you can't tell!) I think Kayleigh's (yes... another girl friend) too quick for the camera - all the pictures i have of her are hair flipping as she runs away :) !!!
And Jonathan LOVES his family! He is able to look at pictures and either point out family members or call their names - His favorite names are Gabe... or "Gayyyyyyyye!" and "Ca-cee"
And finally, for your viewing pleasure... every day if full of laughter around our house! Jonathan finds joy in pretty much anything and loves to laugh. It's such a blessing to hear his laughter that I thought I'd share some that I caught on video. He was actually laughing at Casey playing in the water: (oh and PS... I sometimes forget that I can't turn my camera vertical ways and then my video is sideways. Oh well - you can still get the picture!)