1st Birthday!!!

We were so lucky to have had so many friends and family join us for Marek's 1st birthday! As I sit here today I am overwhelmed by what a wonderful, sweet, funny little boy we have. We are so lucky to also have such a supportive group of family and friends! Gammy came to town for about 36 hours for the celebration. Grandma Julie flew in from Arizona to make it to the party, just to fly out the next day!! It wouldnt have been near as much fun without all of you!! We love you guys!

Marek got every toy made with wheels!! Currently his favorites are the dump truck and the John Deer tractor!! Thank God the engine can be shut off on that one - pay backs are a you know what Goochies!! :)

The tunnel was a gift from Nana Schifsky. We missed her but we know she was thinking about us and smiling! :)

Thanks Genia and Layne for the cool guitar. I am going to be a rock star (that is if my dad will ever let me have a turn with it! )

Mmmmm - cake!

What? ........... no more cake??

The safari theme was a hit (especially with Uncle Dave! )

Marek loves his birthday table and chairs from Gammy and Gampy and his first Dr. Seuss book from Auntie Lauren, Uncle Jeff and Silas!

books are always a hit at our house!

Look at my big boy teeth! I'll be eatin steak in no time!

I thought I would throw this one in there. I spent all day thinking about the 9 months we cared for him before he came into our world. It is amazing that this is how far he has come in one short year. He brightens every one of my days and I am so thankful for him.