Swimming Cowboy!

That Zane he's an all around hand...

He rides...

He swims...

He does it all...

With style and grace...

My Uncle Matt came to see me this past weekend...he brought me my birthday present from him and my Aunt Mary! A rockin' horse!

Not just any old rockin' horse but a

Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony!

Yeeeee Hawwwww!

We're going to town now!

Has anyone seen my 'wubby'?

When we finished breaking all the broncs in the house we headed to the barn so Uncle Matt could see me ride one of my other ponies...Me and Uncle Matt both wore our cowboy hats because we're cowboys and that's what cowboys do!

We had fun!

Then on Sunday my mommy and daddy blew up my new swimming pool and filled it with water...I played and played and played all day....

I had lots of new toys I got for my birthday...they were great!

When it's 96* outside with a heat index of 106* this is the place to be!

My daddy started squirtin' water on everybody and I laughed....

...and laughed!

Life is Good!

PARTY TIME!!

What fun would a 1st birthday be without a party?

Family and friends gathered to celebrate Zane's birthday with us and a good time was had by all....especially the birthday boy himself.

Hamburgers, hotdogs, cold drinks, cake, ice cream, presents and pony rides...

It was a BIG day!

I was pretty busy running around keeping the party going. I really wish I had gotten shots of everyone there....sadly, I didn't..... but I did manage to get a few shots here and there. Enjoy!

Photos of Zane from birth to 1 year! Even some of his preemie clothes on display...my oh my he's grown!

Tim the Chef

Joyce came for the party!

So did Hesston and his Nana...

...and Hadlee and her mommy....

Chance and his mommy partied with us too!

Cousin Ian wouldn't miss Zane's party....

and neither would his twin brother Aaron!

The party had an Elmo theme and the cake was delicious!

Zane had his own cake...

...too bad he didn't care much for it....

Not even with a spoon...

Clothes and a cool ball cap from Nana and Grandaddy...

and a Taggie puppy dog...

Zane's little buddies really liked the pony rides...even though they have ponies at their house too....

Cowboy Hesston!

Cowgirl Hadlee!

Cowboy Chance!

Even Joyce became a cowgirl for a while!

Hadlee's Mommy and Daddy got quite the workout!

Lots and lots of presents!

G-Mama and PaPa got Zane a cowboy hat and a swimming pool!

Hesston and his mommy!

One of several tractors...all shapes and sizes!!

Zane and Joyce...party animals!

Even "Big Bertha" came and checked out the party....

At the end of the day when everyone had gone home Kelly and Ned wrote a note and tied it to one of the balloons and let it go.....

It really took off and we still have hopes of hearing from someone who finds it...

It was a wonderful end to a wonderful day!!

Happy 1st Birthday Zane Daniel!

Can you believe it's been a whole year since our little miracle arrived?

It's hard for me to believe too.

So many milestones in such a short period of time....
So many prayers...
So many blessings...

So many things to be thankful for...

Things like a healthy, happy baby...

Things like an amazing family...

Things like good friends to provide the best support system ever...

Things like incredible nurses, doctors, and therapists...

Happy Birthday Zane!

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the past year. Enjoy!