Liam Brabson Gillespie- Happy 1st Birthday!

My precious Nephew.. Liam Brabson Gillespie was born one year ago today! Weighing in at a whopping 6 lbs 4 oz! It sure was a long journey awaiting his arrival. First Grandbaby on both sides. We were so excited to finally meet him. I remember when we were guessing what he was going to be. Me and Sara both put in for a girl. Even though we knew deep down inside he was a boy! In the long run, thank goodness he was!!! Then we day finally came and I got the phone call I had so anxiously been waiting for. " Im headed to the hospital, I have been having contractions all night." YAYYY!!!! So we packed up our stuff and headed to sit and wait for this precious baby boy to arrive. After several loong hours and the scare of a c-section.5:51am rolled around and there he was. Just perfect. It was such a mircle literally watching him be born! What an honor and priviledge to be by Zach and Saras side as they welcomed their bundle of joy. I tried my best to capture ever second but I missed a few do to the pure amasement of what had just taken place. He captured our hearts immediatly. Zach and Sara both did an awesome job just picking up at the parenting rolls. Watching Zach come out in the hall and show Liam off and seeing the joy on his face. Sara was also very happy.. BUT she had been given two ambiens around 11 pm and they were far from worn off during delievery. I think she was on some other planet ! :) She would push and then LITERALLY fall back asleep. We would wake her up to push and then back to sleep! HA! :)I never imagined loving Liam as much as I did the very second he entered into the world. I was overwhelmed with joy that I could call him MY NEPHEW!

He was soo stinking adorable. He came out so nosey..with his eyes wide open wanting to know what this big world was all about! AND why we all looked soo exhausted!

So the fun begins with a new baby in the family. The camera was already screaming from exhaustion!! I sure do love this boy already. I felt like I had an instant connection with him the moment I laid eyes on him. He was a miracle that God had given us and we were ever so thankful! 

I know I have said it 100 times already, but I love this little boy. He sure did change my world. I know hes not my son but close enough. I cherrish every single day that we get to explore the world together. I wont ever forget the day that "Aunt Squishy & Squish" came into exsistance! What a day! I will always be his Aunt Squishy. Another awesome moment with him was just the other day when he FINALLY learned the sign for please. He did it and did it in the right context. YAY LIAM! He is a precious little boy and I am so glad that I get to be apary of his life. He has a long road ahead of him but I know he will do great in all he chooses to be. I will probally squal like a baby at his party Saturday but we will party on! I love you Liam Brabson.

I shall call you Squishy, and you will be mine, and he will be my little Squishy!!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY SQUISH!!!!!!!!

Zach & Sara,

WOW. What an awesome year it has been. I couldnt ever tell you enough how awesome of parents you guys are to little man. You may not have done everything right but you did a pretty durn good job. Even during those long nights and teething moments you were awesome. Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to be such a huge part of Liams life. I wouldnt take anything in this world for it. I love you guys! Once again, you did GREAT! Now lets get this party on!!!

<3 AS!