♥ THE BOND FAMILY ♥: [BIRTH]day BOY!!!

One year ago I gave birth to the most amazing, funny, adorable, crazy, busy baby boy! He has been the b i g g e s t blessing we could every dream of. It's amazing how one baby can change your outlook on life. Shad and I have grown up so much in the past year and have learned so much about ourselves and each other. I never thought having a child could do so much for your marriage. This year by no means has been easy. But I wouldn't trade it for the world! We love you Hayzen :)

Hayzen:

You have grown to be such an independent little guy! You love to do everything yourself. You started walking at 10 months and now we can't stop you. It's so fun to watch you learn new things. Your favorite thing right now is running back and forth and pulling anything you can your hands on. You make the BIGGEST messes around the house. But I don't mind cleaning up after you knowing that you are having so much fun! You love your puzzles that make noise! And you knew John Deer Truck! You push it everywhere! You got a little farm for your birthday also that you love to lay on the floor and play with! It's so fun to listen to you talk to the animals and push the buttons, or open the gates to make the animal sounds! You are so smart!!

You are still a huge lover of food...mainly fruit...okay Watermelon! If I would let you, you would eat Watermelon for every meal every day! But you do enjoy pancakes, eggs, french toast, chicken nuggets, spaghetti, beef, turkey steaks, mac n cheese and a few other meals. But you are turning into a picky eater! I'm hoping that changes. But I love giving you new foods for you to try. You make the funniest facial expressions when you don't like something. You like to feed the dogs your food also. When you are done eating or you just don't like what is on your tray you will pick it up and drop it on the floor for the dogs, then lean over to watch what one gets to it first. We are trying to teach you that you cannot do this...but it's funny to watch!

You LOVE Seven Peaks! You have only gone down a few kid slides but you love the kiddie pool, wave pool and the splash pad. You have no fear! You scare me to death! But I'm so glad you have a love of water just like me! I hope you take after me and enjoy swimming. We can't wait to take you out on the boat and swim in the lake and go on the tube next summer!! But anyways...back to Seven Peaks. You love running under the fountains at the Splash Pad. You could care less if the water splashes you in the face. You just smile and giggle and run some more!

You used to not like the grass and would do everything you could to NOT touch the grass. But now that you can walk you are all over the place in the backyard! You love your new freedom of being able to walk everywhere and not have to touch the grass. You will stand at the door and cry/scream until we go out and play in the grass. You chase Tink around while we play ball...she isn't to sure about it. But we find it funny.

I can't believe it's been a year baby!!! Happy 1st Birthday!! :)

Enjoy some pictures from his photo shoot!