I'm One!





Mommy's BIG baby boy turns 1

...And as you can see Jack is very proud to be ONE!  He had a great birthday party with family and a few friends this past weekend.  He really felt the love with all of the visitors and gifts.  Grammie Simonson outdid herself once again in the snack department.  What a beautiful spread she put on (as always)!  Jack even received his very first truck, yes a REAL one!  Grampie Simonson gave him a 1961 GMC.  It is very special to our family as it belonged to Harry Simonson who would be Jack's Great Great Grandfather.   What a lucky little boy!  Daddy feels pretty lucky too as he thinks he should get to drive Jack around in it until he is old enough to drive it himself.    Thanks everyone for making Jack's big day so special.

Here are a few of my favourite moments of the day:

Opening gifts

He loved everyone singing to him!



Jack's first sugar!

Clean-up time!

Surprise!

Kisses

Long afternoon shopping

Our buddies flew home from Alberta and surprised us all this week!  Jack and Kyran are both on the move and finally able to play with each other.  They are just the sweetest.  Jack has been sick but is on the mend so hopefully we will have a fun filled week with Kyran and Sarah (one of my last weeks before I head back to work...eeek!).

Here are a few pics from their first visit. I will post more as the week goes on.

"Ky I missed you!"

Holding hands

How do you get them both to sit still and look at once?

Looks like Ky likes truck as much as Jack - they are meant to be buds!

Playing nicely together

So Blessed!

Tis' the time of year to count your blessings! Amoung many other things I have to be thankful for this year, including my family and health, I have recieved the most beautiful son and god-son.

Kyran Seagan Gray's baptism was held at the Catholic church in Johnville, NB on December 19th. It was a beautiful service in a gorgeous little church near Bath and was even attended by their Bishop. A special day for a special boy.

This child is as close to my heart as my son. It is so wonderful for me to be able to share motherhood this year for the first time with my best friend Sarah. If you would have seen us this Sunday calming our babes at church you would think we are already pros.

Congrats Sarah and Ash for having such a beautiful healthy boy and thank you for letting us share in such a special part of his life, his faith. We love you!! xo