Happy Birthday Jared!

Should have been posted February 10th:
Jared turned 1 today and absolutely devoured his cake! He is such a blessing to us - we can't imagine our lives without him. God has been so good in His care of him and especially when he was just having a rough time at the beginning. It's amazing to see how defined his character is already...and he's only one! He is an easy-going baby who is delighted (and tormented) by his older brother. He laughs at anything and is over all super pleasant. He does tend to run a little like him mom though and has a quick temper. When he gets mad, we all know it. It's very convicting when you see your own bad habits (and pure sinful tendencies) passed down to your kids. BUT, on the other hand, Jared is very smart. He will already mimick us with words (can say mama, dada, hi, up, no-no, dog, cat, and cup)and is very attentive. He will watch us work something and then copy it exactly. He likes to look at books and play the piano. I don't know what God has planned for my little-ist man, but I am excited to see what He will do in his life. Now we just have to get through the molars and then MAYBE I will get a full night's sleep...maybe...just one night...