Not a baby anymore!

Stratton is one! Holy cow! This year went so fast. It is unreal to think that one year ago we were bringing this new little thing home from the hospital. Now we have a little creature that we can hardly contain. Stratton is such a good little guy! We love having him in our family. I feel especially blessed that my Heavenly Father trusted me to be a mother to this special spirit. Stratton's face lights up a room. He is friendly to everyone. If we are at the store, out to eat, or walking in the neighborhood, Stratton turns heads :)

My good friend Emily Beus came over a few days before Stratton's birthday to get some pictures of him. He was not a very good cooperator when we were inside with the studio lights. Perhaps he was wondering why were making him sit on something that he thought he would certainly fall off?? We got a few shots that were fun. 

We headed outside in our backyard to take smash cake pictures, and Stratton really started to liven up. It was a lot of fun. Good thing his dad was around to get some great smiles! I was DYING when I saw how stinkin cute the pictures turned out! THANK YOU Emily!

{Are you kidding me?!! ADORABLE!}

 

{He LOVED the yellow balloon!}

 

{Notice how clean he is, and how dirty his pants are...typical little boy!}

Yesterday we had a little birthday party for Stratton. We invited all of our family, and we are thankful for those that came to support us, and help us wish Stratton a Happy Birthday! We had hot dogs and cupcakes. Stratton got A LOT of fun gifts. It was such a fun day!

{Gifts from AL - Thanks Whit and Curtis!}

 

 Stratton, thank you for joining our family. You are such a happy little guy, and you make us happier too! You make our life more complete! We love you!