First Haircut!

Nicholas' hair is very light blond and curly in the back. He also was born with a receding hairline--and doesn't have a whole lot on top. However, the back was getting longer and when Jamie compared him to Gary Busey one morning, I decided that it was time!
So, today was the day! I took both boys for haircuts after I got off of work this afternoon. Bittersweet for a few reasons--it was hard to cut those precious baby curls, and it was our last haircut with Lindsay before she moves to Arizona. Nicholas did pretty well--he did want to hold the comb, but no tears and he does look pretty handsome!

The "before" shot.




The "After"

Nicholas is one!

My sweet little guy is one! He is such a happy little guy and loves people! He is not shy and will let most people hold him--even if they are strangers. (Note--strangers to him, not us! I don't let strangers hold my baby!) He prefers men over women though, and grandpa and daddy are his favorites!

Nicholas babbles, says words and loves to point and wave. He will give high fives and he gives great cuddles and hugs. But, you have to catch him first! He is a mover and a busy little guy! We have learned to keep doors closed and things up high. We also have to make sure there is nothing on the floor--because he will try to eat it!
Nicholas started walking at about 11 months old and now can walk from one end of the house to the other. He gets so excited when he walks and is doing it more and more each day!
Nicholas LOVES to eat! He is done with babyfood and wants whatever anyone else is eating! He went to town on his birthday cake! He ate the whole thing--and ended the meal by rubbing his plate on his head!



Words Nicholas says:
Mama
Dada
No
Up
Shoes
Bath
Ball
One
Ma-ma (Grandma)
Bye
More
Boo
Happy Birthday Nicholas--we love you so much!

For it is by grace, you have been saved, through faith...

Ryan and I have had quite a few conversations about Jesus and how He died on the cross and we have read about it in his Bible. On Monday, he told me that it was good that the soldiers took Jesus away, because He needed to die on the cross for our sins. We talked about it for awhile--and I did tell him that it was also sad because the soldiers hurt Jesus and He died. He was very clear on what it all meant and I asked him if he wanted to pray and tell God that he believed that. He told me that he wanted to do it after rest time.

So, after rest, Ryan and I talked a little bit more. I asked him if he sinned and he told me yes, and that his heart is black because of the sin. We talked about how because Jesus died, our sins can be forgiven and our heart can be clean. He fully believes that he has sinned and that Jesus' death on the cross allows him to be forgiven and go to Heaven when he dies. Ryan wanted to pray about it, but wasn't sure what to say, so I had him repeat after me. We prayed together and Ryan put his faith in Christ and asked Jesus into his heart!

I feel so blessed that I was able to talk with him and pray with him! I told Ryan that we could have a special dinner to celebrate this important decision--he picked waffles. I'm so thankful for him and I'm so excited that he chose to make this decision!

Knock Knock...

At our dinner table last night, Ryan was telling knock knock jokes. Then, Jamie told one to Ryan--here how it went: (Disclaimer--I know Jamie's joke was a little lame, that isn't the point!)

Jamie: Knock Knock
Ryan: Who's there?
Jamie: Little Pig
Ryan: Little Pig Who?
Jamie: Little Pig Little Pig Let me Come In!
Ryan: No, you can't come in because you have muddy feet and I just vacuumed.