Happy First Birthday, Matthew!

My little one arrived exactly one year ago today!  What a joy he is.  Yesterday we had his party with the family.  He did so well!  He played with everyone and loved the ham we had for lunch.  It was on to cake time.  His brother and sister were quite eager to help Matthew blow out his candle.  But he enjoyed everyone singing happy birthday to him.  The best part--he didn't like the cake! I tried giving him a little piece, and he threw it onto the floor!  Oh well, I tried. 

These past few weeks Matthew has grown so much as is able to do some many adorable things.  He is able to tell us how old he is.  He raises his hand with his index finder up.  He claps his hands, and he loves to play peek-a-boo.  He has been working on his walking skills.  A week or so ago, I brought out Roberts bus so Matthew could push it around.  He loves to walk all over the living room with it.  On February 16th he for the first time stood on his own for about 5 seconds.  We were at a playdate when he did it.  Just yesterday, he pretty much took two steps when he let go of my let and stepped to the pantry cabinet by the stove.  He is doing do well!

Can't believe it has been a year.  So glad that he is here.  I love kissing those cute little cheeks of his.  Matthew, Happy Birthday Happy Man.