colt turns one.

pictures taken last weekend at jojo's party.

colt,

a year ago today, you made me an aunt for the second time (becoming an aunt twice within eight days has got to be a record, right? ;).

it was during the night. after waiting in the waiting room for a while, pawpaw and i decided to go to marme and pawpaw's house for a little nap. after sleeping a couple of hours, we got the text from marme saying that mommy was getting closer to having you and to come back to the hospital. i went downstairs and woke pawpaw up--he hopped in the shower and then we were on our way back to the hospital.

as we were approaching the exit to get off the interstate, we got a text saying you were here!

i ran in the hospital, hopped on that elevator, and the nurses couldn't buzz the door fast enough for me and pawpaw to get through. we were so excited to see you!

you were wrapped up so tightly in your mommy's arms. she immediately passed you to me knowing i was aching to hold you and had waited a long time for this moment. you were so handsome (and always will be!). and you know what your mommy did after she passed you to me? she had her makeup bag in her lap and began to touch up her makeup! she's amazing. you were only about an hour old.

colt, uncle doug and i love you so very much! we are praying that you and cousin jojo grow up to love the Lord and always do right.

you is kind.
you is smart.
and you is important.