Saturday, November 7, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday Grady Josiah Blanchard!

One year ago today, God blessed our family by giving us a precious baby boy, Grady Josiah. This was one of his first pictures. I can barely believe that my little baby is now 1 year old. He was born on November 7th, 2008 at 11:54pm at 8lbs 1oz and 19 3/4in long. As you can see, he was one of the most handsome babies; now he is one of the cutest soon to be toddlersThis year has been full of new discoveries, new adventures, but most of all new blessings. Over the last month, Grady has had some amazing milestones. He has started to walk all over the place and has fun moving from one item to the next...he especially loves running into the arms of Mommy and Daddy. He has also started to say some words; he can say what a cow says and what a puppy says. He understands no and shakes his head when he hears it. He loves to snuggle with Mommy and Daddy in the morning and still loves his milk over table food. We have been hit by the H1N1, but Grady is such a trooper; he's starting to feel better already. We could not have asked for a more precious child or a more amazing opportunity for God to cultivate us into His likeness. I know the toddler stage will offer some amazing discoveries and challenges, but I cannot wait to see my baby continue to grow and become the child of God that he is designed to be.
We had his one year old pictures taken in the park. It was somewhat cold for the little guy, but obviously he was still willing to smile. Here is one of my favorite collages, probably because it was such a great idea by Mommy! Fun to be one...Grady can put his finger up when we say..."How old is Grady?"He looks so cute smiling with his two little teeffersSo much fun in the leaves!Grady has just started to love stuffed animals; he loves to attack them/give them loveHe was so chilly so we put up his hood and wouldn't you know that it was so cute. Grady can really rock out most apparel!Of course I had to take his skunk costume...he looks so much like a real woodland creature. I just melt at this picture.Our little stinkerThis quote is so true...Family, life's greatest blessing! Happy 1st Birthday Grady Josiah Blanchard!

1 comment:

  1. Steph-he is just precious! What a truly beautiful family! Lots of Love- Desyrae

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