Happy First Birthday, Tyler!

At 11:44pm, Tyler will officially be one year old! Kelly and I are remembering the moments from last year as we look at the clock today. It's a very surreal and emotional memory.

One year ago today, an amazing thing happened, and for those interested, click the link below to read the detailed "Story of Mommy." I am still amazed at my wife's strength, courage and determination.

The Story of Mommy


Click on any picture to enlarge it:

Here are some pics from November 15th, 2005 as we prepared for Baby Boy's arrival:




Once the epideral kicked in things were slightly easier and we took this pic:



2:44pm, November 15th, 2005. The monitor of Kelly's contractions:






Here are some pics to go along with the above mentioned Story of Mommy:

Here is the first EVER picture of Tyler after his birth:




This is a pic of Tyler turning to look at me when I started to talk to him for the first time. It was one of the greatest moments in my life. My own son, recognizing my voice:




The first ever pic of Tyler and Mommy, and the first time they met each other:




The first time Mommy ever held Tyler, then she said: "It was all worth it."


This is the 2nd picture ever taken of me and Tyler. The first was too blurry to post:



And, here's a pic that seems to sum the whole thing up. (It brings tears of joy to my face as I post it here), as Tyler curls into Mommy with a certain understanding of the experience they just shared:




And, here are some pics from this morning, as Tyler turns 1 year old!






Gifts from Grandma & Grandpa Kibler:


Today, I am wearing the same shirt and cap I wore on the day he was born:





More pics to come!


Happy first birthday, buddy! You truly are an original of the species, and I love you with all my heart.