June 11th, Birthday boy!

My baby is one. How did that happen? He brings so much joy and love to our family. He has a special bond with Brooklyn and Gavin that is hard to put into words.

When Brooklyn walks into the room, he instantly smiles and gets happy. He would watch her walk to the bus stop every morning out the back window, and that's how he learned to wave bye bye. When she comes home, he waits at the top of the stairs for his kiss from her. She always showed up! He will sit on her lap and let her read books or play toys. She can calm him when he's upset, it must be her soothing voice (She gets that from Daddy). Brooklyn says all the time that she: "can't believe he's here." Yes, a year later and she still says it. Her favorite part about Landen is: "when he giggles."

Gavin's bond with him is soooo different. Landen tries to show off in front of Gavin. He knows that Gavin will get goofy with him and they can be wild together. He likes to wrestle with him. He loves to get chased by Gavin. You should see how fast that boy can crawl away. His little voice gets loud (He get's that from me) when he is trying to get Gavin's attention. Gavin can look at him silly and Landen will bust up laughing. Then if anyone else tries to do it, he doesn't laugh. Gavin's favorite part about Landen is: "He's my brother."

My little man is such a sweet baby. He's so easy. He will sit in a stroller for the longest time if we are out and about and not complain once. He observes everything around him. He is a little sensitive. When we say "no" he starts to pout. He also thinks he can throw a temper tantrum in this house. Right now it's so funny watching him do it, so we have to look away, but when he gets a little older, there will be none of that. I've never had a child throw one before. He put's his head way back then rolls onto his tummy, then rolls onto his back and throws his head forward. I'll need to get it on video one of these days. His naps are like clock work. He'll sleep anywhere, car seat, pack-n-play, friends crib, his crib, mommy & daddy's shoulder :). He can't walk yet, but is close. He's trying hard to say different sounds instead of the mama, dada, bahbah sounds. I love my little man. Our family is so blessed to have him in our home. Happy Birthday Landen!