Cameron+Chelsea's Wedding

...that we missed.

Not a single American Airlines flight left Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for Dallas on Friday and, with the time difference between Arizona and Texas, there wasn't a flight which would have left early enough on Saturday to make it in time for the actual wedding ceremony. So after a long day of waiting with hundreds of irritated passengers through flight delays and cancellations with our very hungry 18-month-old son (who was such a good sport), we finally threw in the towel and headed back to North Keesha where the goldfish crackers flow like wine.

We are beyond disappointed that we missed it -- especially after seeing Aunt Wendy's pictures of all the Thatcher grandchildren together, sans Henry. In an effort to keep the dream alive, here are some pictures of Henry dressed and ready for the wedding.

Our heartfelt congratulations to Cameron and Chelsea on their marriage. We love you guys.

Saturday at the Park

Happy 5th Birthday Sweet Mia

Valentine's Day

...in Arizona. With Uncle Bill's nice camera. Minus Chasey and Cabes.
(Henry hopes next time C&C are there. He felt a little overwhelmed.)

Kendall, Jaynee, Sydney, Henry, and Mia

Henry & his Oma

oh my josh!

Grampa's Horses

Riding Grampa's horses. Henry kept a cool exterior while in Mamma's arms, but the second he sat on top of the saddle he was beaming. The pictures don't quite do justice to how very proud he was to be up there. A natural. I guess horseback riding runs in his blood, after all.

Merry Christmas

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This video pretty much sums up the big day.

Henry woke up this morning to presents and singing -- which he ignored; missed his morning nap because he was so excited that Oma was in town; went to the doctor and had 4 shots (what kind of mother takes her kid to the doctor on his birthday, knowing full well that he will receive a series of immunizations?); came home to meet dad, more singing, and birthday cake (see attached video); and went out after dinner to purchase his very own forward-facing car seat.


Without a doubt, this guy is the king lion. He is the bee's knees. Tomorrow is the first day of his second year of life and I can't help but reflect on everything we have been through over the past 12 months. Not normally one to reach for the superlative, I have to admit that the past year has been the most challenging, at times the most daunting, the happiest, most laughter-filled, most rewarding, absolute best year of our life. As the hackneyed expression about children so often goes, our son is the best thing that ever happened to us. Happy birthday, Henry son.



*please note that little h did not choke on anything in his cupcake, despite the look on his face. this reaction is the norm for him when it comes to trying new foods. i have josh to thank for henry's strong gag reflex.