Noah Turns 1

Well it has been a whole year and I am happy to report Noah took his first walk the week! He is only doing about 10 steps at a time and yesterday he didn't seem at all interested in it. Today he has been walking to things he wants to get, rather than Jay or I prompting him. Noah has such pride and joy in his eyes when he walks. While I can't say that he has said his first word, baba, mama and dada, gagoo, and nana don't count :( he has certainly been working at it. He sometimes will be babbling away and he will whisper a "word", like binky, doggie, mommy, it is so incredibly sweet! He is very silly, he likes to growl, dance (his favorite songs are Old McDonald and the ABC song), roll on the floor and get on all fours and stick his but in the air to look between his legs. Oh yeah and he is trying to climb out of the bathtub climb up on the bed, his little legs are too short so while I thought I was safe I realized he is also pushing around toys that he can climb on. He is always trying to break out of the room, standing at the door reaching for the handle, one right move and he is going to knock himself out with the door.

We are going to have a cake for him and open presents today, nothing special, which I had felt bad about. I realize though, it doesn't matter! Not to Noah at least. Something special came for Noah today! The Metcalf's sent Noah a RAD quad, which was totally unexpected, very extravagant and much appreciated! (Thanks Jeff, Missy and Lily)

I keep thinking back to last year this time, how sick I was, so out of it. What I got in return is so exceptional I can't even put it into words. A year filled with firsts, it has been so life changing. I am so happy that Noah is happy and healthy~ ready for a life full of adventure!
Right now we are going to eat that cake and open presents, so more later!