The Kohlmans

When we were at the farm last week I took just a few "one year" pictures of Lincoln. Here are my favorites!

We celebrated Lincoln's birthday on his birthday with a party at Grammy and Grampy's house. It was a good thing we decided to do it there - we couldn't have fit everyone who came in our living room! Lincoln was a little overwhelmed at all the people who were there and the gifts, but I think he ended up having a good time. We're so grateful to have this "village" to help us raise our little guy. I can't imagine the last year without them!   Lincoln did not like the cake at all. He dipped his fingers into the frosting and made this face. I think he ate one frosting-less bite that Brad fed him. Clean me off, please! Ice cream, though, I'll take that!

Lincoln, Well, we made it! Your first year is (pretty much) in the books... and what a year it has been! It's incredible to think where we started, with a tiny (well, maybe not so tiny) baby who depended on us for everything. Now we have an independent toddler who has a few words and knows what he wants.   You still love Jazzy, as well as most other dogs - on your own terms. Grandma's dog, Leila, is a little scary, and Daniel's puppy Lucy took some getting used to. But, when you get to approach the dog first, it's all good. You call pretty much every animal "dog," but I think you may have said "cow" once or twice about your farm toys.  You love to put things away. Anything that can go in a pot or box goes in - except when it's time to pick up! You also know that books go on shelves and will put your books away on the bookshelves. I was amazed the first time you carried a book from the living room to your room and put it aw...