Happy Birthday, Emmitt!

A year ago today, God added sweet Emmitt to our family. 

It was a beautiful day, much warmer than today, and little did we know what was in store for our family!

He has grown by leaps and bounds and has filled our home and hearts with so much joy. 

Emmitt's first year in pictures...

Taken the day that we brought you home... one of your mama's favorites.

At the hospital... you had just had your first bath and were finally calm and warm...

-One month-

This was also your big brother's second birthday... he loved to push you and you didn't seem to mind... He really loves his little brother!

-Two months-

Bright eyes, but still serious.

-Three months-

Your personality was beginning to bloom!

-Four months-

You loved your bouncy seat...

-Five months-

Blowing bubbles with your mouth, laying on your bear mat...

-Six months-

We moved out of our Evansville house on October 28.  You were six months old and were rolling around everywhere!  You were so cute and our movers, Gerald and David, loved talking to you.  You have on one of my favorite outfits... a hand-me-down from your big brother.

-Seven months-

Hanging out with dad at our new house

-Eight months-

You were so proud that you could do "touchdown!"

-Nine months-

Such a happy boy and so curious...

-Ten months-

Emmitt, your mama continually has to dig things out of your mouth... you will eat, or attempt to eat anything you can get your little hands on.  This particular night, you had discovered a Girl Scout cookie left behind by your big brother... you thoroughly enjoyed your first GS cookie!

-Eleven months-

-Twelve months-

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Emmitt!

It's been a fun day!  We awoke early this morning and went to the Cracker Barrel for breakfast before taking Lawson to school.  Emmitt and Lawson shared country ham, hashbrown casserole, and banana slices... Emmitt ate more than Lawson, by far.

Our smaller camera didn't work so well in the morning light at CB...

 Mom and Big Brother Lawson with the Birthday boy!

Dad with Big Brother Lawson and the Birthday boy!

Happy Birthday, Emmitt!

 Russ left ahead of us a little bit and as we were walking back to the van, Lawson noticed our shadow.  A picture was a must!  Isn't it cool?

He is so big!

And we couldn't go without singing Happy Birthday to you!  Lawson blew out the candle and then we all clapped!  :)  You shared a cookie with Lawson and of course, you thought it was yummy!

Emmitt we are so very thankful for you and your birthday... God chose this special day.  He gave you your first breath and we are excited to be celebrating your first birthday!

Happy Birthday, little brother, Emmitt Bragg!

We love you very much!