Present, Ect.

This is John Tyler opening presents. He was so overwhelmed by the cake that he had little interest in opening his presents. He just wanted to get down and play with the other kids.

The 2nd picture is of Suku being her usual self. She loves kids and they love her. This is her holding Wes Young, Craig Petersen, and John Tyler.

The night turned out wonderful. I started to wonder if birthdays are more for the child or for the mother. I'm not sure how J.C felt that night, we didn't really get a chance to talk about it, but I again felt the awe and wonder that I felt that night one year ago, February 13th. How blessed I feel to have such a sweet boy come to our home. How amazed I am at the miracle of birth and the peace, love, and joy that a baby/child brings to a home. I spent the entire night on cloud nine. After the party was over, the house cleaned up, and John Tyler put in his pj's, I laid on our bed with him. He was laying on my chest, cuddling, the same way he did the night that he was born. It was interesting that at about 11 pm, a year ago, I was all by myself (J.C had gone home to get a few things), laying on a hospital bed, just looking at this amazing little man; touching his little face, stroking his hands, and thanking Heavenly Father for his safe entry into this world. At about 11pm, this year, I lay on my bed doing those same things, just thankful for this little boys life and for his health and safety during this last year. How blessed we are to have children!