Our sweet boy is celebrating a milestone birthday in just about a week from now.
FIVE!!
I have said it every birthday, I know, but I really cannot believe how fast time goes by and how quickly these babes grow. We began the festivities this past weekend with his party, and it was the best day (more to come about that soon)! He had friends in Pre-K throughout the year turning five before him, so he has been anxious for his turn to come. I, on the other hand, would love to slow time down…hahaha! 😉
Since I love to reminisce, here are some memories and milestones of our pride & joy! Literally starting from the VERY beginning ❤
4D Ultrasound ~ 6.4.11 ~ 29 wks – this was our favorite image! Looks like he’s smiling at us.
7.31.11 ~ BIRTHDAY!! One of his very 1st pictures! …While mr. man was expected to arrive on 8/20, he was bound & determined to make his appearance before July closed out. God blessed us with a healthy baby….he just needed some extra oxygen to get things going. I remember looking at him in this pic & he was so small. I couldn’t believe he was outside my belly & I was so afraid I would break him. ❤
8.1.11 ~ 1st morning …we were already in total love!!
12.26.11 ~ 1st time tasting rice cereal ….wasn’t the biggest fan. We soon changed over to oatmeal.
3.8.12 ~ 1st ride in a shopping cart like a big boy.
3.08.12 ~ tasting his 1st meat …Turkey & Rice. Look at the excitement on that sweet face! 🙂
3.11.12 ~ Beginning to sit up on his own! Seriously, he has the BEST smile ever.
3.25.12 ~ 1st time riding like a big boy in his stroller without the infant carrier….1st time with shades, too.
4.5.12 ~ Passed out while playing in his pack-n-play ….this was hilarious to look down & see!
We said BYE BYE to paci on 12.11.13. More about that milestone HERE
6.30.12 ~ 1st pair of shoes {still have those cuties tucked away, too!}
6.30.12 ~ Crawling machine. When he 1st started to try to crawl, he went backwards 🙂
8.18.12 ~ 1st haircut!! ….bye-bye curls
9.29.12 ~ Pulling himself up to stand ….one of the 1st times!
10.21.12 ~ Walking with his lion …P.S. he <3’d this toy SO much!
1.13.13 ~ 1st bath in the big tub!
1.13.13 ~ 1st time on a horse….Kira {at Mimi’s stables}!
3.30.13 ~ Dressed up all spiffy for a family beach wedding …such a little man!
6.9.13 ~ 1st night in his toddler bed. He also used to always sleep in that position ❤
10.29.13 ~ Halloween costume after his fav bedtime buddy…Dalmatian puppy. This pic was also featured on the Babycenter’s IG & FB!
11.26.13 ~ New raincoat & Lightening McQueen Shoes. Cuteness Overload.
2.23.14 ~ Potty Training began!
5.19.14 ~ 1st swim lessons with Ms. Katie!
5.23.14 ~ Haircut fun ….he ALWAYS makes this face on the left when Miss Desiree cuts his hair ❤
9.03.14 ~ Being silly with Mommy
9.10.14 ~ Gymnastics class
10.28.14 ~ Hanging with his best buddy
5.3.15 ~ Healthy Kids Running Series
3.27.15 ~ Wasn’t it just yesterday that this little hand fit around my finger?
5.16.15 ~ myGym class
5.24.15 ~ Magic Kingdom …always a magical family fun day at Disney
7.08.15 ~ 1st visit to the dentist
10.22.15 ~ Pre-Kindergarten picture day ….so grown up!
12.18.15 ~ The boys & Christmas pj’s …a family tradition
1.19.16 ~ 43 degrees in the sunshine state!
5.15.16 ~ Dedication service at Church
6.11.16 ~ Pre-K Graduation!
So many wonderful memories!! It was hard to just select these few to share. I could have just kept posting & posting. Thankful & blessed for each & every moment we have had with this amazing kiddo these last five years. He truly is a gift to us. We know time is going to keep flying by, so we just want to focus on staying present in the moments and building upon these wonderful memories.
Parenting is the hardest job, but it is, by far, the most rewarding & THE BEST job.
Hugs,
Casa de Murphy 