In some ways it seems like the longest year of our lives but in others it went by way too fast. Our little Landon turned one on August 15,2009. Most 1st birthday's are a big deal but for us this birthday was a huge deal. There were months when we wondered if he'd even make it to his first birhtday. We look back on the past year and are amazed at how much our little boy has been through. IV's, CT scans, MRI's,being put under anesthesia, spinal taps, a sweat test, almost needing feeding tubes, tons of medicine, nearly 10 ER visits, 4 hospital stays, throwing up everyday of his life, headaches, all his development issues....the list goes on and on. He's been through so much. You wouldn't know it by looking at him though. He's the cutest, happiest little goof ball ever. He's totally irresistable. I can't help but kiss him and sqeeze him all day. He says mama, but only when he's crying for me. He says dada all the time. He is getting really close to being able to really crawl. He's been sitting on his own for a couple months and he can now transition from laying to sitting and he is getting better at pulling himself up. He loves to stand and walk but he needs help still. He loves playing games and making people clap for him. He's eats a ton and only has 1 formula once before bed. He loves all food. He is growing really well now. He weighed 20 lbs 7 1/2 oz at his 1 year checkup. He's still only 28 in long but they're not worried. His head is also growing and we'll find out more on september 24th at his next MRI and appointment with the neurosurgeon.
Who would have thought that tiny screaming baby would have turned into such an amazing boy. He's tied for 1st place as the best thing that has ever happened to us. We can't get enough of him. We are so proud of both of our kids. Carlie is so smart, sensitive, compassionate, creative, and 100 % girl. Landon is a fighter, motivated, determined, funny, playful, and 100 % boy. We are so lucky!!!
Anyway, Landon had a great birthday! He made the day when he grabbed a fist full of cake and shoved it in his mouth. He got a lot of great presents and he's had fun playing with them everyday. Thanks for coming to his party and for all the fun gifts. We are so lucky to have such great families. We love you all so much!
Here are some pictures from Landon's 1st birthday, enjoy :)
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