Look who’s…..

 

TODAY!  Yep, this sweet cheeked little man…

 

I can’t even believe that one year ago today I gave birth to an 8lb. 14oz. bundle of cuddles and today he is a 30lb. gentle giant who has completed this family.  I can’t imagine life without him and his siblings.

We, of course, started all traditions on Friday.  My near and dear friend, Kara has made all my kids’ tablecloths.  We have known each other for over 8 years now.  We were part of the ‘Fine Arts’ department at Wilbur Middle School together.  She being the true artist, the art teacher and me, the band teacher.  She now stays at home raising her 2, yes, I said 2 sets of twins … who just couldn’t be any cuter …  She’s such a great mom and so so talented and creative.  These tablecloths are so cherished in our house.  The impact truly hit me when doing Tucker’s 5 year old hand prints on his.  Every year when we get them out, we all love seeing each hand grow.  Thank you, Kara for these memories you have given me and my kids:-)  They will be cherished forever.

  

We actually celebrated Porter’s birthday on Saturday at my parent’s house…

Today is the actual day so of course and we got to wake up to this news breaking broadcast… 

(people have always told me I have a distinctive laugh … let’s just say annoying, people! … uuugggghh, my laugh is HORRENDOUS!)

Then we continued with smiley face pancakes on HIS special plate…

When I ordered the plate, the lady knew me and the fact that I have ordered each birthday plate from her and have had it specially made to fit each of my kids.  She knew that they would be eating from these ONLY on their birthdays from now until they are 90!  She thought I was absolutely crazy to put the word ‘Sweet’ on a BOY’S plate!  “Don’t you think he’ll think it’s a little ‘girly’ when he gets older?”.  In my head of course, “Don’t you think you ought to just let me order the plate myself and put what I want on it being that I know my child better than anyone??? – AND I’M PAYING FOR IT!”  … Sorry, I was a little miffed at this.  Anyway, the word ‘SWEET’ describes this little man PERFECTLY!  It’s a word that comes out daily in reference to Porter.  Besides, I’m sure there’s going to be a day when the word ‘sweet’ won’t exactly be the first word that comes to mind (…he IS a Ross, you know) when trying to comprehend his actions.  I might need to be reminded every year of how this little boy used to be:-).

We bought his tree this weekend.  I was so excited at the beginning of November … watching all the beautiful trees around town turn into such vibrant spectrums of color.  Porter was born in the MOST beautiful month.  Unfortunately, it was VERY hard to find a tree with it’s leaves still on … I didn’t think about that*.  Soooo….Porter might always take his picture next to a bare tree :-( … I may need to break the rules a little and take his ‘Birthday’ picture a week or so early:-)

*Sorry Buddy, that we took your first tree picture beside an unplanted, leafless tree.*

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY SWEET Porter – man! 

We love you more than you will ever know:-)