1st haircut

I guess it was getting a little long, but I just love those curls!

Now he looks like a real little boy. There's hardly a trace left of baby. Kevin and I can't get over how different he looks, how OLD he looks. I know they grow up fast but this is just ridiculous.

Tons of new pictures can be found here: JONAH TURNS ONE.

Jonah's birthday cake - Curious George! Didn't my mom and grandmom do a great job!?

Jonah's Birthday Party

There were lots of kids there. Fourteen under 5!

With Grandma and Grandpa Hove.

Jonah had some very good helpers with his presents.

He loved his birthday cake.

One year from today I met Jonah face to face for the first time. He is the most remarkable, unpredictable, joyful person I know.

We are having his big first birthday party this weekend. If you are in Arizona, we'd love to see you. If you can't make it because we moved to the stupid desert, think of us (and we'll think of you) as we celebrate our amazing little boy!

Everything I want to talk about, all I can think about, are things I am not allowed to say on the internet. I will just say that I am a little overwhelmed at work. This week took an unexpected turn and now I have more responsibility than I anticipated. But, look! Look at that cute baby! How could anyone be stressed with that little troublemaker toddling around?