"Up"

The new favorite movie around the house is "Up". We watch it on the weekends about 2-4 times a day. Dylan pretty much has the movie memorized and laughs at the funny parts even before they come on. To our surprise, even Logan is into it.

The boys watching their favorite movie.
"Where's the popcorn, Daddy?"

Officially a toddler...

The celebration continues....

Logan woke up to lots of kisses and hugs and singing. After we got ready for the day, he immediately found his birthday present from Mommy, Daddy and Dylan. He was all smiles when he saw his own personalized chair....

he climbed right up on the chair and "tested" it out.

His other present is picked out by Dylan: a sing a ma jig. It's the new hot toy for the holidays. Logan stares at it, sticks his finger in the mouth and cracks up!

His last gift - a book title "On the night you were born..."
It's our new favorite bedtime book to read

Birthday dinner at East Tokyo

Cake time!

He was fascinated with the candle.
Instead of blowing it out, he kept wanting to grab it.
If Daddy wasn't right there, we might have had a little bit of an accident.

the best part - eating the cake
mmm... so good

follow it up with a tall sippy cup of whole milk
even Dylan got into the fun of eating cake

Logan's 1st haircut

Before:
Such bitter sweet - so glad we no longer have to make him wear a ponytail.
But, boy will we miss the long bangs.

Daddy got dibs on the first snip.

After:
Didn't think it was possible - but he looks even more handsome!

Happy 1st Birthday Logan!

To our dearest Logan,

On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, "Life will never be the same"... you brought wonder and magic into the world. (N. Tillman)


For a long time, we planned, wished, longed and prayed for you. We knew we had so much love to give and share. A year ago today, you blessed our lives in so many ways.

Anxious, scared, excited and nervous, we wondered how we would adjust to an addition to the family, the changes in our daily routine and the nights of sleeplessness. You fit right in with your cuddly personality, sweet cries and soft laughs. Days and nights were smooth because we were right where we belonged.

For the past year, we've watched you reach your milestones from cooing at the sight of Daddy, belly laughing endlessly with your brother and quickly crawling to Mommy's arms. We especially adore your charming, laid back, tender, sensitive personality.

Everyday you encourage us to laugh, challenge us to love unconditionally, and inspire us to be better parents. Because of you, our family is filled with so much life.

We wish for you on your birthday and always to know how much we love you and how proud we are to be your parents.

We love you!

Mommy and Daddy

AV's Baptism

Welcome to God's world, Alessandro Virgilio!

Gifts... Gifts... and More Gifts....

reading his birthday cards

opening gifts with Mommy

Just more toys to add to ALL of the other toys we already have. At least now, he'll know what it's like to play with brand new toys =) No more sharing with Dylan's old toys. he's so excited.. can you tell???
Thanks for all my toys, clothes, books, stuffed animals, and cash =) How lucky am I?!?