Breathtaking

Lots of us have little tiny moments in our lives that simply take our breath away.  Here is one of mine...

After having a great family day playing all morning at home then hanging out at the Woodstock Fair, we came home and started our nightly routine.  While rocking a restless Maddex to sleep he changed positions several times, ending up cuddling upright with his head on my shoulder facing out.  He hummed along to his music and I could tell he was drifting to sleep.  And then out of nowhere he turned, puckered his lips, and "mmmm-ed" (his way of asking for a kiss).  We kissed and he put his head back down only to ask for another, and another, and another until he finally fell asleep.

Multiple kisses aren't out of the ordinary for Maddex, and asking for them when we cuddle is almost a given.  But tonight it seemed to be so much more. His way of saying, "Thanks for everything I have, Mommy," "I had such a great day with you and Daddy,"  "I love you more than words, Mommy."

I have heard several times there is no love like a son's love for his Mommy. Tonight I was able to truly feel his deep love for me, and it simply took my breath away...

The last few pictures of his first year...

Swimming in the pool with Popi

This kid is such a fish and has no fear of the water!

Trying out the float

Splish Splash

His snack of choice-Blueberries

How does he get yogurt there?

Having fun in the pool with Daddy

Just being silly

Playing "Row Row Row Your Boat" with the dowel that belongs in the slider

Crawling around and chasing the kitty

Cake Smash Photo shoot (june 10, 2013)

Unfortunately, Maddex did not like smashing the cake as much as I had hoped.  He also wasn't too impressed with eating it either.  He is not much of a sweet eater.  

A nice little storyboard the photographer made

The woman who made Maddex's birthday shirt is starting a new business and asked if I minded a free cell phone case so she could practice.  Of course I didn't mind!!