Carter is ONE!!

Today my baby turns ONE! I can not believe how wonderful Carter has made my life and how much life has changed this past year. I could never have imagined it would be possible to love this much and this deeply. Carter is truly the strongest and bravest little soul I have ever met. I really don't think I can put into words what you mean to me Carter, so maybe a list will help:

~ I love the way you smile when I walk into your room in the morning.

~ I love how you go around the house all day saying your own name.

~ I love those deep blue eyes of yours.

~ I loved how you would always smile at Mom and Dad the second day after surgery. Truly the best feeling.

~ I loved how you came into this world 3 weeks early so your Daddy could help out more with you.

~ I love how you give lots of kisses.

~ I truly admire you for how hard you had to work early in life just to eat and breathe. You are a trooper.

~ I love how you say "Mmmmmm" when you are eating Chocolate.

~ I loved how much you liked to snuggle when you were first born.

Really Carter, I love everything about you. You are the most laid back kid I have ever met. You had so many struggles this past year, and yet you still would smile at me each and every day. You will never know how much you have changed me and made me a better person. You have given me so much my little man. I love you Carter with all my heart. Happy 1st Birthday sweet angel!!! Love, Mommy