Keeping Up With the Stevenses: Birthday Boy!

Shane's first birthday was this past Saturday, and while it definitely wasn't like we had originally planned, it was still fun and I am in a little disbelief that my baby boy is now a bona fide one year old!

My boy on his birthday, January 18, 2013

My boy on his birthday

Just getting home from hospital at 3 days old

Baby heads are made for kissing (4 weeks old)

I threw my back out on Friday, January 10, and it caused my back muscles to go into such strong spasms that I was unable to even walk unassisted for four days. My mom [read: my angel] drove up last minute that Sunday to help because Rock had to go to work on Monday and we knew there was no I could watch the kids, as I could barely go the bathroom by myself. She helped SO much by watching the kids, cleaning the house, and feeding us daily. I am so lucky to have such an awesome mom.

So serious at about 5 weeks old.

Naptime snuggles with his sister Abby G at 6 weeks old

Anyway, needless to say, Shane's first birthday planning and celebrating got put on hold while I recovered. We were actually supposed to go down to my mom and dad's house to see my family for Shane's first birthday and we were going to have a big joint birthday party for him, Rock, and my grandpa, who all celebrate birthdays in January. Although we had to cancel because of my back, we are going to go there in February, so I am excited we will still get a chance to celebrate everyone and spend time with family.

Look at those MUSCLES at 8 weeks old

My little giggle man at about 2.5 months old

I was feeling remarkably better on Shane's birthday (especially when compared to where I was a week prior) and was able to get dressed and made up for the first time in over a week. It felt good to put on "real" clothes and look normal and to be focusing on Shane versus my back for a change.

My nap buddy on Easter 2013

Tummy time at 12 weeks old

"Hello, Ladies!" at 3 months old

Trying to sit up to get his toes at 3 months old

We started with a delicious breakfast made by Rock, watched a "Nihao, Kai-lan" episode (Shane's favorite), played, napped, and read books. Rock took the kids to the library, and we ended the night with eating some delicious pizza, opening presents, and eating cupcakes! Again, while it wasn't what we had planned, it was just perfect for a one year old because he got to do all the things he loves and he was completely satisfied just being with his family.

Little Man at about 3 months old

My family and me (Shane is 4 months here)

My happy 4 month old

So much has happened in the year since Shane was born, and yet it feels like it has only been 6 months since we welcomed him into our families. Being Shane's mom has taught me a lot, but most importantly to just slow down. Shane is so content watching life and taking it in versus his sister who hit the ground running and doesn't take a second to slow down in her day. Shane teaches me to relax, take the time to stop and just be, and to enjoy the moment.