Titus's First Birthday!

We had a blast for Titus's First Birthday Party! We decided on a duck theme since this was one of his first words and he has a great affinity for all things ducky. I made that duck cake, which was a lot of fun and Titus kept looking at it, saying "duck, duck, duck.." Some great friends stopped by to celebrate with us and Mom and Pa Casarez visited for a few days as well.

I cannot even begin to put into words how exciting and joyful the past year as been for us. I am always thinking about how blessed I have been to stay home with Titus and watch him become a boy that God desires, as well as ease into the kind of mom that He is making me into. It is true that no one, no book, no video, no television program can prepare you for what it is like to become a parent. No one else can tell you what is best for your own family as far as parenting goes. I think that Joel and I have really found that we just have to go with our gut in this area. God has been so wonderful, faithful, and good to us. We don't take this responsibility lightly. Titus is ultimately His and we are just fortunate to get this chance to raise him, delight in him, and most of all, love him. I am just crazy for this little guy.......

The Birthday table!


Titus and his big "T" crown. He was not so sure about this!

Caryn, Titus, KC, and Josslyn.

Joel, KC, and Titus

Lisa, Titus, Dionne, and Josslyn. Babies with things in their mouths!

Corrina and Titus.

We gave Titus a cupcake and as you can see, he dived right in!

Yea for sugar!

Titus smiling at Josslyn.

Joel and Titus. Titus's great-aunt Suzanna made him this little West Point romper out of one of Joel's old PT shirts! It is so cute!

Checking out the musical piano that Grammy and Grampy got for him. This kid is obsessed with music and dance!

Posing.

Titus with his Pa and Gran.

We got Titus this push toy for his Birthday, which he loves.

Here he is pushing bunny in it!

Titus started walking the exact day of his birthday! It is so neat to watch!