Jason & Clarissa: They Grow Up too Fast!

Our incredible sweet and fun birthday boy!

Blessing Day!

1 year ago, our family was very little. It was just the 3 musketeers. Although we loved it, and could not imagine life with more littles, our hearts still longed for a brother or sister. In the craziness of our move to California, and with Jason living in California without us for the time being, our lives got even crazier for the better. On August 26^th, I took a plane all the way to Arkansas. It was there that I walked into Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, and met my son for the first time. It was all so surreal. I could not believe that this sweet little lady chose our family to raise her precious son. My heart hurt for her and the sacrifice she was making, but at the same time it was so happy. She was giving me the greatest gift I could ever ask for.

First time daddy got to hold him!

Mommy holding sweet Daxton at home

Carter fell in love with this little baby so qucikly

Brothers at last!

Daxton has been a part of our life and family for 1 year! It is insane how quickly the time has gone, and how much he has grown up. It doesn’t help that he already has a little sister. We love this handsome, crazy, independent, loving, cuddly, silly little boy of ours. He has brought so much happiness to us, and we can’t even remember what life was like without him. He was meant to be in our family and fits in perfectly. Heaven’s hands were in everything that had to happen to have him find us. We are in love with this little boy and thank our Heavenly Father every day for the miracle that he is.

Promoted to Big brother already

Well, we threw a little party for Daxton’s birthday, ate lots of sugar in the form of cupcakes and ice cream, and ate up how fun it was to watch him play with his new toy. My favorite part was the way he sucked on his scrumptious strawberry and banana cupcake, although he only took one bite. It was the frosting that had his heart. He is 28.5 inches tall, weighs almost 20lbs, and still fits in to some 3-6-month clothes. He’s our little shorty who loves to get into mischief and play with anything that we say no to. His favorite places to play are on the stairs and in the cupboards. He keeps me busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! I’m looking forward to more birthdays, more laughs, and more memories with our island baby. Daxton, we love you to the moon and back!