1 Year Old Day!

Already a year old??? Wow. Time has really flown by. As I sit and reflect on this past year, it was an amazingly life-changing year. Since Braylor was born, I started a new job at Eufaula Elementary School teaching a new grade (4th). Talk about a change!!! Whew! I was full-time in grad school and FINISHED. I lost almost all my baby weight (I gained 60+ pounds), and got back into all my clothes! All of this happened with us doing EVERYTHING on our own! No help from anyone! Braylor has never spent the night away from home and only twice has someone spent the night to help us. It is a good feeling to say that we have accomplished so much on our own! We made LOTS of sacrifices, but WE did it. We wouldn't change a thing. I can speak for both of us when I say it has been the BEST year of our lives!

The big day is finally here! Ready to get the day started!

Ready for his favorite breakfast: half of a cheese biscuit from McDonalds!

We went to the Montgomery Zoo to celebrate big boy's first birthday. This was a first for him. We also experienced locking the keys in the car for the first time. Not fun! Brady says it was my fault and I say it was his. Ha! Regardless, it happened, and we tried not to let it put a damper in our day! Thankfully, the nice policeman got it unlocked for us free of charge. Heather came to join us at the zoo. Braylor loved any animal that was moving. 

Yay! Clapping for the zoo!

Sportin' my "Birthday Boy" shirt

Love my Daddy!

Family photo! This is a rare!

Thanks for coming, Aunt Heather!

Braylor said, "Roll Tide!" Well, not quite, but we are working on it! :)

Favorite part of the zoo: the choo choo train!

We went and ate at Chic-fil-a for lunch. Braylor loves the nuggets and fries! After playing in the play area for a while, we concluded our trip. On the way home, we stopped by to see our buddy, Benjamin. Then, we surprised Granmona by stopping to see her at her work. All in all, it was a great birthday!