We did it! We (i.e. your Dad and I) survived our first year with three of you! Ha! Undoubtedly because you made our life so easy! So, thank you for that!
I know I sound like a broken record – but this year has seriously flown by in the blink of an eye. You have gone from this tiny little precious newborn, to what feels like a “real kid” overnight. You are walking (toddling), eating with us at dinner, saying words, and have such a strong opinion that you like to show with a good ole’ yell. I get it though, you have to learn to use your voice when your the smallest of three. 
You are still a good sleeper and you eat like a champ (those tubby little leggies are my favvvvvvvvvve). You love on everyone in your family but I gotta say, when you reach out for your daddy, I pretty much melt like a puddle. You have special soft spot for him and it’s simply the sweetest.
Lana adores you and is always including you in everything she does, her already baby voice goes up on octave when she talks to you – you are her baby “Kawa.” Grayson is no different, he says you are the “cutest little pumpkin” and insists on carrying you around even though you are perfectly capable of walking (you hate it by the way, haha). Although I am a wee bit emotional about officially leaving the “baby phase” I love watching you actually play with them. I have no doubt the three of you will be best buds for life.
I look forward to continuing watch you grow and learn and discover – but good lord, time needs to slow down for this mamas heart! I want you guys to stay little, not forever, but for now.
I Love you always,
MOM
Kara Arteaga 