Holy Moly where has the time gone this past year.  I can’t believe in 5 days we are going to be celebrating our son’s first birthday.  I am not sure I could even begin to highlight the events over the last year as I think I am a bit emotional just thinking about it.  Gordy and I just feel so blessed to have Will in our lives, to have started our own family, and to have him as healthy as he is right at this very moment.  Thank you to all of our friends, family and other readers of this blog who have helped us along this great journey so far - and it’s only the first year!

We had a wonderful trip to St. Louis again this weekend and Will was able to spend some time with family.  Grandma Lois, Grandpa Bill, Great-Grandma Jean, Uncle Al, Aunt Susan, Sharon & Mark, Great-Great Uncle Jack & Sandy (that is just to name a few).  Will was able to travel to the annual Old Timer’s Reunion this weekend where he was able to see a ton of other family members.  The old gang who all grew up in Fairview Heights, IL together get together once a year for this great gathering.

We also spent a good portion of Saturday getting prepared for the big Birthday Party this coming weekend.  I can tell you now that you don’t want to miss this party - best party favors EVER!!  Look for pictures after the party is over as I don’t want to spoil the fun just yet.

Will had a great time hangin with Uncle Al while riding on the neighbor’s tractor this weekend.  It looks like Uncle Al could really get used to this full time kid thing - and if you haven’t heard, Will is going to have a cousin sometime in April ‘09!  Congrats Uncle Al and Aunt Sissy :*)

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