Birthday #1

It still blows my mind to think that I have 2 children. It really blows my mind now that I have two walking children. Scott Patrick Hayes turned 1 year old on the 5th of this month. Many of you know why we chose the name "Scott Patrick". Scott Patrick Hand is my husband's best friend serving overseas sharing the gospel to unreached people. He has had a huge impact on Josh's life and he and his wife Christine continue to be some of our closest friends. It is an honor to learn from them.

When Josh and I found out we were expecting our little Scott we had conversations about how we could ever love any other child like we love our Ryan. Ryan is so special to us and so gifted in so many different ways we worried about how #2 would turn out. Well then came Scott and we quickly learned how God had given them two distinct and beautiful personalities to one day serve Him.

Scott is laid back. He will stay in his car seat when i need him to. He will nap when and until i decide it is time for him to wake up. Scott is curious and very motivated to walk, climb, tumble, and roll. lol He is like me in a lot of ways. He looks like me when I was a baby. (contrary to everyone else's opinion) He is shy. He smiles and laughs all the time and very easily since he was little. Scott don't take no junk. I was super surprised when Ryan belted out a scream saying that Scott had bit him on the head. (Scott only had 2 bottom teeth at the time!)He will let you know when he isn't happy. Scott is dramatic. One little fall or shove from Ryan and he is squalling like someone pulled his toe off. When I tell him "no" he throws whatever object is in his hand. lol (lets hope that continues). He is an absolute joy and I feel honored that God is allowing us to raise him. I can't wait to see how Scott's personality develops and what gifts God has given him that we might guide him toward using them for Christ. He is such a blessing to us and our family. Happy Birthday Scottie P! =)