kashton is a {year} old!!

where does the time go?  It seems like it wasn't that long ago when this sweet boy was placed in our arms at the hospital.  From the moment he joined our family he has been so happy and content.

walks 5-6 steps at a time, usually just for something he wants like food or mommy ♥
has TEN teeth and is working on two more!
LOVES to eat, although he's getting more picky about what you stick in front of him.

SMILES on end :: he is so happy.
Gives kisses ... lots and LOTS.  LOVE him!
doesn't like hats
Loves books and cars! He will drive them forever making a little motor sound. love it.
is into EVERYTHING!
Is a climber! I walked into the toy room the other day and he was on TOP of the picnic table. Silly boy.

LOVES the stairs.  Usually just when we notice he's heading for them.  Then he books it up.  I think he likes the chase :)
Is sensitive to peanuts. Okay, maybe full blown allergic.
Adores his sissy! She makes him smile SO MUCH!!
Loves bathtime and splashing!
Is fascinated with our dogs
Is totally stubborn and loves having his way.  He will grunt or squeal at you when he disapproves. (usually a high pitched squeal :))
Had quite a bit of hair ... looks like it might be curly in the back.
hates his nose cleaned/picked, whatever you want to call it. he hates it.

we had a little family party to celebrate little man's day.

he was fighing off being sick, but managed to have

a pretty enjoyable taste of chocolate cake :)

our little family!! ♥

{k} looks totally guilty in this picture ...
maybe he knows his hand isn't supposed to be in the whopper jar :)

... and we have the first taste of chocolate cake.
he looks unsure, but fully embraced it.

absolutely adore this little boy

what an ::amazing:: addition 

he's been to our family.

here's hoping for a fantastic year ahead.

full of fun & lots of laughs ...

{and not too many bruises!  this little guy keeps me on my toes!!}