I'm One Today

Our Kale turned one today. ONE! It seems like just yesterday he was born and was so small in our arms and now he's got long legs and arms and the sweetest smile. We enjoyed celebrating his first year of life numerous ways today.We started bright and early this morning. Mom and Kale ran a 5K together. Mom pushed Kale in the jogging stroller adorned with signs proclaiming "I'm ONE Today!"
Numerous runners said "Happy Birthday" along the course. Kale was super content and Mom enjoyed having a new running companion to enjoy the race with. Dad took video and photos and was a great cheerleader. When we neared the finish line, the announcer said "Happy First Birthday to Kale!" Not sure Kale caught that, but Mom thought it was super sweet. And hey, Mom would much prefer pushing Kale in a run today than....well...what she was doing last year on this day! Kale also spent time with friends... and tried out a new swing in our front yard (thanks for this great baby gift Heather, Joan, Kristy and Theresa! He LOVES it!) Lots of family time with Grandpa/ma D from MN... and of course, Mama and Papa. There was uneventful gift opening too as he wasn't really sure what to do with the packages. I have a feeling next year will be more enjoyable! Kale, we love you so much. The amount of joy you have brought to our lives is hard to put into writing. When you have that big, open mouthed smile, it absolutely melts our hearts. When you grip our fingers while you move your little feet to walk, we realize how quickly you are growing and changing and how we want to hold on to these moments as long as we can. You are a beautiful gift from God and we are forever blessed by your little self. Happy birthday, butter bear. Thank you for a wonderful first year!