1.14.2010

In just one year

my baby has gone from this...


to this!


Day one
(okay, more like day 10)


Day 365
(well, actually 344)


McKay makes me smile and laugh every day.

Every.
Day.

I love it.

Random McKay facts:

* 6 teeth
*obsessed with his head and putting things on it
* hates anything on his feet
*awesome "I'm frustrated" face
*rubs his feet together when excited
*signs more
*gives high fives
*kisses his mom but no one else
*not a fan of peas
*made up a sign for phone
*won't stop signing phone until he gets to "talk" on it
*adores his older brother
*laughs the most at his older brother
*loves noise and music
*hates to be alone
*happy and content little man
(when not alone!)

Today is a bittersweet.

The years leading up to having McKay seemed to go so slow. They were painful (mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically!) at times.

The past year has been one of the fastest (and happiest) of my adult life.

I don't want my baby to grow up.

I can't wait to watch my baby grow up!

Ummm, apparently, I am one confused little girl!! But, alas, today is not about me.

It's all about this little dude!


HaPpY bIrThDaY McKaY!!

We love you so much.

19 comments:

Kim H. said...

He is adorable! I remember feeling like that with my youngest:)

Brandon,J'lene, Kamiah,Braelyn, Chelsea, Aussie said...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like you do! You love seeing them grow but you don't want them too! I cried on Chelsea's 1 year old it was so hard for me- silly but true! He is adorable I love his blue eyes! Happy Birthday Mckay

Unknown said...

I can't believe he is already a year! What a handsome little guy! Happy Birthday, McKay!

Our Story said...

He is so cute! I was in Twin Falls last week, stuck in meetings, I thought of you! Hope all is well!

Charlotte said...

Happy Birthday, McKay! Don't worry, Jenny. You're not alone. I opened my email today and it had a message from babycenter about my TODDLER! I wanted to start screaming at the computer that she's still a BABY. It's hard for me to let go of babyhood...

Cher said...

Wow, has it already been a year? He is adorable and those teeth are so cute!

Carol Lambert said...

Oh, these pictures make me just want to squeeze and kiss him! My baby is all grown up, too, but I still love her just the same as I did the day she turned one!

Jess said...

What a cute boy! Happy bday McKay!
Congrats on the house. That is so fun & exciting! Can't wait to hear the rest of the exciting updates in your lives. Love ya!

Haylee Mollerup said...

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MCKAY!!!!!!!!
It is so sad when our babies grow up! :( Such a HANDSOME dude!!!!

Sheffers said...

He is darling! I love his little face and that super cute smile. I hope this year goes by slow up there in Idaho and fast down here in Ut. we miss you, and I am sad i didnt get to see this little guy grow up. But Happy Birthday!

Maren said...

What a cutie!!! I love that picture in the blue snowsuit. My little guy also turns one in a couple months, and I just don't want him to grow up.

Julie said...

What a cutie! My baby turns 2 next month and I feel the same way. I guess he isn't going to be a baby anymore.

mandyface said...

Ahhh sooo cute! I need to see this lil guy again before he's a man!

Nan and Aaron said...

He is so adorable. You guys are just really good at making cute babies!! And no, you are not confused and crazy, you're just a mom and there are all kinds of mixed emotions that come with it every day! I'm way jealous of the house too. You'll have to post pics so we can see the progress during the build.

Me said...

A year already! WHere does the time go! COngrats on the house too. . . I loved the pictue on facebook!

Sissy Jackson said...
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Sissy Jackson said...

Jenny, your baby is DARLING. He looks so much like Collin. So cute.

Season said...

Did you just comment on my blog? I think so, since you are one of the few Jenny's I know. If so, thanks. I am definitely NOT amazing, but I needed that today. :)

Katy said...

I would love to send you an invite but I need your email address.
Send it to me.
katymcgee@gmail.com