Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Birthday boy!

Taylor turns one today!!! Below is my best attempt at documenting the last year.

Right before I was wheeled into the surgery room at OCH. Taylor was born minutes later.

Because of some complications it was a while before I was able to hold him. I delivered him around 4:30pm and held him for the first time at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.


Taylor had some apnea episodes his first few days of life. He had the oxygen tube for a month along with an apnea monitor. This shows him 5 days after delivery with an I.V. in his head.


As if we needed something else to worry about. Taylor's billirubin levels were high so he was lying in this for a couple days.


My friend, Chante', took some great pictures of him when he was 2 weeks old. I loved them!

Taylor's blessing outfit.

My friend, Amy, took some great photos of Taylor when he was a little older. She did a great job!


Halloween 2008



This photo was taken on November 9, 2008. This is at our oldest daughter's grave.


Christmas 2008


Lisa's wedding January 2009


Valentine's day 2009

Hogle Zoo March 2009



July 4th 2009

July 24th 2009

We love Taylor so much and are grateful to have him in our family. Katelyn adores him and is always found touching, kissing and talking baby talk to him. Taylor is such a light in our lives.

13 comments:

Andy said...

One already? Is it just me, or did this last year go by REALLY fast? That boy is one cute mini-Ryan!

The Downey Family said...

He is such a doll!! Your family is just so adorable!! I am so sad we missed you at our get together while Jess was here. We always miss you when you can't come.

TheAndFam said...

Holy Cow! 1??!! Taylor really is a good looking little baby boy! He's really precious. Hey, I didn't know that you had a baby before Katelyn!

Jules said...

such a cute little guy. A year! That is crazy!
I hate the jaundice machine--we had to do it with Easton. such a pain.

shelby said...

That went by so fast! happy birthday Taylor! he is so cute and is getting so big! I love all the pictures!

Chanté said...

The past year has FLOWN by. I can't believe it! He is so dang cute!

Melinda said...

Awww, what cute pictures. So fun to see the past year summed up like that. You all look great and he is just so adorable. Happy Birthday Taylor!!!

Shar said...

One?!? It seems like you just had him! He looks so much like Katelyn!

Happy Birthday Taylor!

Jessie said...

Wasn't it just yesterday that we were at Sharon's house with your little 4 month old Ryan, and my little 3 month old Crew. HOLY COW!!

He sure is a cutie!
Happy Birthday Ryan!

{Anne} said...

Oh how fun! I really can't believe it has been a year already! He is just darling...I love all the pictures. Happy Birthday sweet Taylor!

Buell Fam said...

I can't even believe he is 1 already. Man a year sure flies by fast! He is just so cute!

The Crazy Clawson's said...

Its time for another one...with me, so lets get pregnant already..

Todd and Ashley said...

Christa, I can't believe your little boy is already a year old. He is so precious. I love all the fun pictures over the years.

How neat you were able to go to China. You got some really great pictures too. Hope all is well.