My big boy

In less than a week, James turn 1. And I'm getting very emotional about it - don't get me wrong, I am thrilled and proud at how much he has grown and developed, but I still feel like he should be my little infant who needs to nurse every 2 hours - not this loud, funny, indenpendent toddler. This past year was challenging and rewarding in ways I could have never imagined. There are so many happy memories that I have, ones that I know will fade over time or will be replaced with new and exciting memories. I think thats what is making me the most emotional - I love this past year with John and James and I don't want those memories to fade. I want to put them in a box so I can take them out and relive them whenever want.

Here are just so flash back pictures of his first few weeks.