Happy Birthday, Sweet Nephew!!

My Sweet Nephew, John Patrick, is one today. I cannot believe how quickly time has gone by! It really is true when they say "they grow up so fast". Each and every milestone he accomplishes, while my heart nearly bursts with joy, I also want to cry because he is literally growing up right before my very eyes.

While I sit and try to document my feelings of his life thus far, I cannot help but think about all the things I love about him. I love that his favorite things are to be thrown in the air and playing peek-a-scoon (or peek-a-boo for those of you who aren't down with the lingo). I love how his face lights up when he sees me walk into a room, and how his little giggle always makes me laugh. I love how he reaches for his Tio Larry to hold him and then quickly reaches back for me. I love how much of a personality he has gotten in 12 short months. I love how he thinks it is hilarious when I try to get him to say "TIA", and how when I count to three slowly he immediately starts giggling because he knows I'm about to throw him up in the air or swing him around. I love how he uses his entire arm to wave bye bye and how he claps anytime anyone says "yay!" I love saying prayers with him when I get to put him to sleep, I love teaching him new things and watching him learn. I love how he has completely changed the lives of our entire family.

If you have ever met him, even just once, you know how happy he is. He has a way of making me smile like noone else.

He has a huge part of my heart!

Happy Birthday, John Patrick!