I am thankful for his smiles. He is such a happy little guy and always laughing and smiling and doing cute things that make him Eli.
I am thankful for his good health. He's only had one cold, and he's otherwise had no health problems at all. No fevers, no allergies, and he's always loved any food we've put in front of him.
I am thankful that he's always so very flexible when he needs to be. When we are in planes and airports all day and he can't nap, when we wake him up to move him at night, when his schedule gets thrown off for this reason or that.
I am thankful that he's a good sleeper. It took 6 long months to get to this point, but now he's very good at putting himself to sleep at naps and bedtime and staying asleep all through the night. And all you mommas you know how much that frees your life just to be able to get a good night's sleep.
I am thankful for his growth and development. He's always been right on track with where he should be, and that is really something to not take for granted. We are blessed.
I am thankful that I get to stay home with him and for my hubby that works to allow that for me. Being able to teach Eli about the things that mean most to us, i.e. God, is so very important, and I really cherish our little routines of reading a Proverb at breakfast, going for morning walks, running errands together, and everything else.
I am thankful for the wonderful family that we've become. I just can't imagine our lives without our sweet Eli!
And now for a little photo summary of his year...
3 weeks, holding head up
2 months
3 months, bathtime
4 months, Bumbo
4 months
First Christmas
7 months, all smiles
wearing one of Daddy's old baby outfits
8 months
9 months
Mother's Day
10 months
smiles
Father's Day
11 months
Have a blessed week, everyone! For more thankful posts, head on over to Laurel Wreath who is guest hosting this week's Thankful Thursday.
I am thankful for his good health. He's only had one cold, and he's otherwise had no health problems at all. No fevers, no allergies, and he's always loved any food we've put in front of him.
I am thankful that he's always so very flexible when he needs to be. When we are in planes and airports all day and he can't nap, when we wake him up to move him at night, when his schedule gets thrown off for this reason or that.
I am thankful that he's a good sleeper. It took 6 long months to get to this point, but now he's very good at putting himself to sleep at naps and bedtime and staying asleep all through the night. And all you mommas you know how much that frees your life just to be able to get a good night's sleep.
I am thankful for his growth and development. He's always been right on track with where he should be, and that is really something to not take for granted. We are blessed.
I am thankful that I get to stay home with him and for my hubby that works to allow that for me. Being able to teach Eli about the things that mean most to us, i.e. God, is so very important, and I really cherish our little routines of reading a Proverb at breakfast, going for morning walks, running errands together, and everything else.
I am thankful for the wonderful family that we've become. I just can't imagine our lives without our sweet Eli!
And now for a little photo summary of his year...
Birth Announcement
3 weeks, holding head up
2 months
3 months, bathtime
4 months, Bumbo
4 months
First Christmas
7 months, all smiles
wearing one of Daddy's old baby outfits
8 months
9 months
Mother's Day
10 months
smiles
Father's Day
11 months
Have a blessed week, everyone! For more thankful posts, head on over to Laurel Wreath who is guest hosting this week's Thankful Thursday.
22 comments:
What a sweet baby and blessed too. My grandson is 2 now and I miss that age under a year when they are not as mobile! The age where they start talking is fun though. Now he comes in and says GRAMMA! and runs to me. Happy Birthday Eli!!!
Oh my sweet Lord, I just had my baby fix for the night....HE IS SOOO ADORABLE. The bath picture made me laugh out loud, the look on his face is classic. First birthdays are something special.
I am praising God with you.
Ahhhh, so precious. Happy birthday little one!!
He is so ADORABLE!!! Happy Birthday Big Guy!
PRECIOUS PICTURES!!
Happy Birthday Eli!! (...and blessings to you Sarah! Thanks for sharing your thankful heart!)
Happy Birthday to your precious son.
Happy Birthday, Eli!
That is one happy-looking kid! :-)
precious!! reminded me so much of my son when he turned one, too!
Happy Birthday, Eli!!
How precious. Happy Birthday Eli! Thanks so much for sharing your list has really blessed me.
In his endless love,
Angel ():)
Wow. Children are a blessing from God aren't they? I adore the bathtime picture. It made me smile with joy. Thanks for making my day.
What a blessing of little Eli. Thanks for sharing the pics. They are awesome! Children are truly a gift from the Lord. Blessings on your day.
Happy Birthday Eli! The pictures are priceless. He is such a cutie pie. Enjoy celebrating and all that comes in the next year. Have a blessed day!
Yeah! Happy birthday Eli! What a great list of things to be thankful for! I LOVE the photos you posted too. You've got a gift in photography!
He is too cute! I loved every one of those pictures. Happy Birthday ELI!!
Happy Birthday!! He's such a cutie!
What a cute little guy you have! The pictures are adorable!
Blessings
Oh, I love baby pictures...your brought tears! He is absolutely adorable!!!! Happy Birthday little Eli! You are blessed! I loved your thankful list!!! (A good sleeper is helpful for mommys)
What a sweet little boy! Thanks for a wonderful post.
Blessings to you.
What a sweet Thankful Thursday list! Eli sure is special :)We love him! LT
What a great thankful list! It really is great when your kids are flexable and go along with what you are doing. I think it has a lot to do with the parenting :)
Have a beautiful weekend!
Happy 1st b-day! (belated!)Wow. Doesn't that first year fly by?
Your son is just precious. Those are great pics, too. Did you take them all?
Yeah, I took all those pics. A cute boy makes for cute pictures. =)
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