#231 - Happy Birthday Sweet Benjamin

Happy Birthday to our precious little boy, Benjamin Lawrence Saez!  It's hard to believe that he's turning a year old, and no longer a tiny infant, but becoming a big boy.  

As we think back through his first year of life, there are so many wonderful memories we have.  He's been a happy baby, with a smile that just melts your heart.  His eyes are dark like his brother's and his mommy's, and his cheeks are so cute that you can't help pinch them.  And his hair.... where did it all come from?  We've had to trim it a few times to keep it out of his eyes.  It's a dark, auburn brown, soft as a feather.  

And, his personality is just precious.  He's his mommy's boy, his daddy's buddy, and his brother's best friend.  He adores each of us.  He follows us around the house, and is content playing with pretty much anything that is not a toy - cups, plates, shoes, purses, trash cans....  He's an independent child, but absolutely loves playing with Owen.  They chase each other from room to room, read books together and make each other giggle.

He's got just a little bit of a temper.  If Owen takes away something he's been holding, he will throw his head back and let out quite the scream.  And, if one of us say no to him, he will put his head down on the ground and cry.  He definitely knows how to communicate!

Benjamin Lawrence completes our family.  He is a blessing to us and brings us immense joy.  We are grateful for his sweet face and loving disposition.  And, we are so proud of him and thrilled to be celebrating his 365th day of life.

Happy Birthday, Benjamin!