kava joins the bike crew

he hasn't even left yet and he's already giddy.

best. expression. ever.

i can't wait to get my bike (hint hint) and join the crew.

he's waiving bye bye! ;)

(blurry shots, i know.)

cake for our cakey!

you didn't even eat your cupcake! you grabbed the icing and fed it to dad. then your sister decided to paint your face with it.

happy 1st birthday xo xo xo

kava cakes is 1

Dear Kava,

happy happy 1st birthday, my love. i can't believe it's here. your first birthday. it seemed as if i just found out we were going to be blessed with another baby in our family.

if you talk to your brother and sister, you will probably find out that i love to tell each of you the story of how you were born ;)

well, let's get there.. september 2010, i found out we were pregnant. your lola keeps insisting she knew because i "craved" italian food on my birthday. i simply made a suggestion for dinner of italian food. i swear the minute i found out i was pregnant with you, my back hurt. and that's how it was the ENTIRE TIME. i had morning sickness right away.

funny story, when i was 4 months along, we went to have an ultra sound. i asked the tech not to tell me what you were. she was doing fine until i asked, how does the baby look. she said, ' he looks fine'. I said, 'did you say HE?! i'm having a boy?' she accidentally spilled the beans. deep down, i was ecstatic. i wanted another boy. we decided to name you after your great grandfather, kava. we decided it was time to stick w/tradition on your dad's side. of course your middle name is after robert nesta marley, aka, bob marley.

i was put on light bed rest at about 6 months into the pregnancy. luckily, you were ok. i started having cramps at about 2 am on may 6th. i finally woke up your dad at about 3 am and went to memorial. the 'cramps' got harder and i was admitted. the nurse guessed that i would have you at about 1230 .. and i had you at 1215 pm. you were 8lbs 4oz 21 inches of loveliness. i fell in love the minute you were placed in my arms. i had instant amnesia of the pain i went through. this may sound cheesy, but when i look at you guys, it's like i see a beautiful sunset. glowing eyes, bright smiles. i'm so grateful to have you guys in my life.

kava, you are pure joy. you are the happiest baby of the 3 (sorry guys). you are so giddy. you smile in your sleep. i hope you stay this way. enjoy your life, smile at all times. look at the world with an open heart. i loved this year we had together. i can't wait to spend many many many more with you. my little man. i can't wait to see what more you bring to our family.

happy birthday, kava. we love you soo much, our sweet cake. :)

love, mommy