Monday, January 3, 2011

the birthday boy

Wow. 
It is hard to believe that today I can say I have a one year old.
Yesterday was Levi's birthday.
His big day brought a lot of emotions with it,
but I can't tell you how special it was to celebrate my sweet boy's life.
What a gift.

Our friend Ian took pictures of Levi eating his cake and opening presents.
Here is a little peek.
I'll post more pictures and details from the party soon.

Last night Joel and I got all his vehicles and tractors out of the boxes for him.
Our little man was very spoiled yesterday.
When he woke up they were all lined up on the coffee table.
He was pretty excited.
Today we are going to spend lots of time playing and relaxing.
It has been a crazy few weeks and we are tired!

I have so much still to post...
New Years Day (our last Christmas)
Levi's birthday
and some goals I have for the New Year.

How is it 2011 already?
Happy New Year (just a little late!)

26 comments:

Carla said...

First to leave a comment, go me :-)
Happy Birthday little Levi, we were thinking of you yesterday all the way over here in Ireland as we celebrated our little girl's birthday. Hope you enjoyed your cake and have lots of fun with your tractors!

JESSICA said...

Happy Birthday, Levi! I'm glad you got spoiled, little man - you deserve it. My middle son celebrated his third birthday yesterday. Happy New Year!

songskatesang said...

Happy Birthday, Levi!

Cristin said...

Happy Birthday, Levi!!!!

kelli said...

looks like an amazing party to celebrate a pretty amazing little guy!

amanda said...

Happy Birthday Levi! I am so thankful you could celebrate him with your friends and family.

GabbyRM said...

Happy birthday to the little guy and happy new year to your family!

Peyton's Pages said...

Happy birthday, Levi! Can't wait to see pictures of the party. He is such a handsome little guy! Blessings to you and your family this year!

Heather at Blessed Little Nest said...

happy new year to you and your family,
and a big happy birthday to your sweet boy!
xoxo-
heather

The Pepper. said...

How sweet, it looks like he is enjoying all of his new toys:)
I don't know how were going to do it (with space) once Adrienne's birthday is in march since she already has so many toys from Christmas!

Stef said...

Happy Birthday, Levi!!!

I knew this post was going to be emotional to read. I've been eagerly awaiting Levi's 1st, but also feeling sad and torn at the same time {and I do feel bad for that}.

These pictures look SO good! I love the one of you guys with him at the high chair - so adorable.

Happy 1 year to you all!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Levi! What a special day yesterday must have been!
Thinking of you in Florida!
Krista
aka babykatesmom

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Happy Birthday to squishy Levi!!

On the day he was born, the angels (and Cora) sang!

Amanda @ DAES of Our Lives said...

Happy Birthday Levi! I can't wait to see more pictures!

Sarah said...

Happy Birthday Levi!!! Have fun with all those fun tractors!;)

Sadie said...

Can't wait to see the photos! Happy Birthday Sweet Levi! Looks like an amazing day!

Brad, Kara, & Braden Janzen said...

I thought of you several times yesterday! Looks like you had a great day. Can't wait to see some more pics! Give Levi a hug and wish him happy birthday from the Janzen family!

Melinda said...

Happy Birthday Levi! And Happy New Year to the family :)

Jenny said...

I've been following your blog for awhile and I just had to say Happy Birthday to Levi! I'm praying 2011 brings your family much joy! Your sweet family deserves it!

Country Roads said...

Happy Birthday to Levi!

He is going to have SOOO much fun playing with those farm toys!!

k and c's mom said...

Happy Birthday, Levi. You look good in John Deere green!

Tricia said...

Happy, happy birthday sweet Levi!
Special blessings to mommy and daddy as well. This was a very special day for them too.

xo*tricia

Auntie Mip said...

God bless your beautiful little Levi! God bless your beautiful little family! God love your beautiful little Cora!!!

Jess you have such a wonderful spirit about you. You write so often of God's grace and on this the day you get to say you have a one year old little boy, I just wanted to acknowledge the Grace of God I see in your beautiful spirit. Coming to your blog and reading your carefully chosen and poetic words is a respite from my day. I am so happy for you today.

God bless you!

Sue said...

I've been away from my computer for a few weeks, so just catching up on all your blogging now. Seems like so much has been happening!! Happy birthday to little Levi, I can't believe it's been a year already - wow.

Wishing you a very happy, blessed 2011!

Sue x

Erin said...

My 10 1/2 month old has those same pj's Levi is wearing in the pic. So cute!

Random question, what kind of a camera do you use? Your pictures are always SO great! I'm horrible at taking pictures...my son always moves so much, he ends up blurry all the time!

Polka Dot Moon said...

Happy Birthday sweet Levi!