I'm ONE!!!

It is so hard to believe that a year ago today Jack Thomas Murphy was born into this world! I remember waiting so patiently for him to arrive..and now he's ONE!! We have had a wonderful day so far! This morning a neighbor of ours brought Jack a gift..and it was incredibly sweet of her. He is unwrapping it below ;)..she bought him a truck so that he can play with it outside and she can see him! After Mom2Mom we met some great friends out to eat lunch. Mrs.Angela came prepared with cupcakes for the kids..Jack LOVED him so cupcake and his gift ;) I figured Jack and Eli wouldn't take a nap after being filled with so much sugar but I was wrong, they were asleep before we even got home ;) Being a mom for a year has been amazing. I love every minute of it..and how can you not? Today I was thinking how much God's grace means to me..I feel like God has blessed us beyond our means with Jack. For someone to tell me today that Jack has a gentle spirit, meant the world to me. That is what I pray for him is that he keeps that gentle spirit and that he remains the happiest boy ever. I pray that God will use him in so many ways and to hopefully bring people to the Lord. I could care less if he becomes a doctor or a lawyer one day...my hope is that he pleases the Lord and does His will. I'm so thankful God loaned us Jack for a time..I've shouted so many praises today , because my heart is just overflowing. I've also pondered so many memories of Jack this past year. From the moment I first held him in my arms..until today smashing cupcake everywhere..he is such a blessing. I cannot wait to celebrate on Saturday with all of our family! Thank you for all the prayers and love you've given Jack in his first year of life..I pray for many more birthdays..and that God will continue to be with us as parents and help us to raise Jack to love the Lord. Happy First Birthday, Jack Thomas Murphy..Mommy & Daddy love you so much!!!!!!