And just like that, Reed is one year old. My last baby isn't a baby anymore. But it's so fun watching him grow! This last month has been SO busy. With Europe, and buying a house, and then camping for his birthday... it's been a whirlwind. This past month he's done so much! He's progressed with walking from taking a few steps between us when encouraged, and just a few days ago (about a week after his birthday) he started walking between object or off on his own! Yesterday I watched him (without him knowing) walk from his dresser all the way over to his crib on the other side of the room. He's literally getting better by the day and it's only a matter of time till he's fully walking and chasing Ian around! He's also started talking. His first word was "mama"! He also says "up" and "hi". He waves bye now all the time. Even when I'm holding him and starting to say our goodbyes (before anyone has actually said 'goodbye') he starts waving his hand. He's starting to play with more complex toys. There's this toy where you put these chips in the dinosaur's mouth and it takes fine motor skills and he's able to do it. He also wants to hold a spoon or fork when he eats now, which makes a mess but hey one day he'll have it down! He's upgraded to a big boy car seat which makes our car travels SO much better. He and Ian are really starting to play together now, and it's the best thing in this world to watch them loving each other, and playing together. I know it might not always stay this way, but it's they get along so well. Ian is the best big brother. He loves Reed so much, hugs him and tells him that himself all the time, he's gentle with him, loves trying to get Reed to play, they make each other laugh, it's just the best. I'm really excited to see what the next year has in store for us. <3

Finally! A picture of them together both looking at the camera!! It's a miracle!!!!

I keep this picture in because they are making such a similar face at the same time - and they look so alike (other than their noses)!!