Today, Bentley is one year old. One year old! Can you believe it!? I can hardly grasp that the child that I carried for nine months has now walked on the earth for 365 days at 6:40 pm tonight. I can still remember how it felt, the night before Bentley was born, as I played videogames all night long because I couldn't sleep. I remember the sweet sound of his newborn squall, and the sleepless nights, holding my son close, trying to rest my aching post-baby body.
Jake and I dressed him in all sorts of ridiculous outfits! This was one of my favorites. My little musician. He loves music, he always stops to listen when a TV show theme song plays or when mom is singing. I wouldn't be surprised if he had a fondness for it when he grows up.
I didn't get to finish my post the other day. Bentley woke up and wanted my attention. This morning I went to get Bentley at 5. I gave him a bottle and lay down with him in my bed. My Husband cuddled with me as I got back into bed and Bentley finished his bottle, sat up and looked at me and then lay down and snuggled into my arms. Lying in my bed, pondering the beauty of my family I just felt the sweet love that they have for me and that I have for them. I couldn't be more grateful for my family.
Bentley is just full of personality now. He tells me what he wants and what he doesn't. He asks to go to sleep and his little mouth just astounds me with all the new words he is learning. What a genius little boy. I love him very much. He has lots of toys, but he would much rather play with his mom or his dad. He lets us know it too!
We are so blessed to have Bentley in our life. I can't believe it has been a year...Please enjoy these pictures. I thought I would just post some of my favorites throughout the first year of his life. I love my little boy. I hope he brings you as much joy as he has brought me. :)
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| Bentley and Dad |
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| Bentley watches Conference with Grandpa! |
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| He was just so little!!! |
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| OH! I love that CHUBBY FACE! |
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| He's not sure about this bath. |
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| cute little smile |
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| zonked. |
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| one of the first times eating food, when he wasn't picky |
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| Snugabunny swing that grandma bought Bentley! |
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| Not really an out-door kind of baby. |
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| Like daddy, like baby., |
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| Eating potatoes. Got a great reaction. |
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| After a blood draw and shots. He was EXHAUSTED. |
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| A new crib! |
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| While mommy's away, Daddy and Bentley will play |
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| Just bein' so darn cute. |
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| This is probably the best picture ever. |
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| First sunday suit! |
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| Chillin' in our jammies. |
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| Handsome and 1, in his Sunday suit. |
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