How Could He Be One Already?

He's one!  He loves to laugh and smile, copy his big brothers, open and close doors, drawers and boxes, play chase and peek-a-boo, and go on adventures outside.  He's just figured out how to stick his tongue out and will do it if we ask him to.  The funniest part is when he laughs at himself with his funny little chuckle because he's so pleased with himself.  His hair has a mind of it's own and has grown into a mohawk without any encouragement, but it fits his spunky personality so we've just gone with it.  He's learned a few signs and that has significantly reduced the frustration level for everyone.  We love knowing what he's thinking and wanting and so enjoy when he initiates "conversation".  This year has flown by...it's been an amazing, wonderful year.