Dear Brayden,

I can’t believe you are one!  This has been the fastest year of my life.  Which, is both good and bad.  I love how independent you are, but miss holding you close as a little newborn.  You’re not a baby anymore.  You’ve become our little man.  Full of curiosity and a zest for life.  I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year.  Holding your head up, rolling over, sitting up, FINALLY getting your first tooth and then 7 more, crawling (in your own funky little way), saying Mama, Dada, hi, and bye, learning how to make dog, monkey, and Santa sounds, making friends, and walking.  I couldn’t be more proud to be your Mom.  My life has changed forever, but it is for the better because of you.  Thank you for coming into our lives.  Thank you for brightening everyones day you come in contact with your cute smile.  Thank you for teaching me patience.  Thank you for letting me take your picture and always tolerating the camera in you face.  Thank you for your kisses (even if you do bite my cheek sometimes!).  Thank you for your unconditional love.  

I love you so much, my Brayden Bittel.  I can’t wait to see all that you learn and do in the next year.

Love,

Mommy

And in honor of Brayden’s birthday I have a very big surprise.  No, I’m not pregnant people!  But, I have been working on a new project for a couple of weeks and it’s finally ready to launch!  Are you a Momtog?  Come and see!

Someone is having a big birthday in 2 days!  Stay tuned for all of the birthday details and a big surprise!