One Year!!

Today is the one year anniversary of Milo's gotcha! 

I can't even believe it! What a year it's been! Milo continues to amaze us every single day. We were watching some video from our time in China the other day and I was just so surprised at how tiny and helpless he was! You've come a long way, Mr. Milo! From a tiny little baby to a full blown toddler; we are so, so proud of you and how hard you've worked and everything you've overcome!

How YOU doin'?

 Now he's full of swagger. A regular ladies man ;) And he's ginormous. He has nearly doubled his body weight in a year! He LOVES to be standing up lately. He holds on to whatever he can and stands for a really long time. He can even push chairs around and walk behind them! I'm so excited; he'll be walking before we know it!

 Milo had a great first Valentine's Day at home. He even gave out a few valentines to friends and got a some in return <3

 These two really love each other. Such cute brothers!!

 Milo's become a real pill about taking pictures recently. He will be laughing and smiling and having a good time, but as soon as the camera comes out he stops. To get some smiley pictures, he plays with Dad and I shoot away.

His neck is beyond ticklish. It's hilarious!

 I love this boy with  my whole entire heart. He fills me with such joy! He smiles when I come into the room. He has started calling me Mama. It is the sweetest! We have no expectations that Milo has to return our love, but I'll admit it feels pretty darn wonderful when he does!

 Milo's big brother got baptized on Saturday. It was a special event for the whole family! 

 Milo was playing with his grandpa in this picture. Pops, as we call him, is pretty hilarious.

 Milo has also become quite obsessed with balloons. They hypnotize him and he can't seem to stay away!

 Shenanigans with Dad.

This year has been full of so many wonderful firsts. And through it all, Milo has continued to be happy, loving, and perfect. Our family would not be complete without him. He is amazing. I am thankful every single day we said yes to adopting. Yes to special needs. Yes to Down syndrome. Yes to Milo. He is an absolute joy. I cannot wait to continue to experience life with our Milo Man.