Dominic turns 1!

[4 Dog Mother]

My grandson turned 1 today - how lucky we are to have him in our family. We had a party at my mom's yesterday. Dominic had a special birthday surprise - his dad showed up on our doorstep yesterday morning. This is Brian's leave before he leaves for Iraq. He was not supposed to be home until next weekend but somehow he managed to get a few extra days and was able to be home for his son's first birthday. Tomorrow I will put up pictures - it has been a crazy weekend for us.

When Dominic was born last year, I was very leery of him being born on the 22nd. That was the first anniversary of our son's funeral. The saddest day of our lives but now a new person to love! I just wasn't sure you could celebrate and grieve at the same time. But it is possible.

I did not know Dominic shares Karen's birthday. How special is that! Happy Birthday, Dominic and Karen!

[Karen]

Happy Birthday to my young compatriot! :) Give him a kiss for me, okay, Grandma?

[kimlovescats]

Oh what a blessing little Dominic is for your family! I know it was hard to accept his birthdate at first, but I think with every passing year you will feel more blessed! What a wonderful surprise for his Daddy to make it to his 1st birthday!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Kim

[shais_mom]

happy birthday Dominic!
looking forward to the pics -
Lots of hugs sent to Grandma's way!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)


Hap, HAPP,
H A P P I E :)
*FIRST* Birfday to
Lil * Dominic *!!
:D

And ~ SPECIAL
Prayers for
SGT Brian's SAFE
Tour in Iraq!!
GodSpeed, Sarge!! ;)

[4 Dog Mother]

Here is Dominic with his mom Christy (Dakota's mom) checking out one of his bags (how much easier for one year olds)http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p4f03aaa84bd0a4e43695418aa78f994b/e875d982.jpg

The cards were pretty interesting too.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p6a93a04c9797675be4eb32823179040f/e875d580.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pb1d20ad60a2bb9ea416b37182e7fcfb2/e875d430.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

That's a pretty neat gift, huh, PaPaw?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p7b82dbd3588756189b8d26da4938cd4d/e87444bc.jpg

Oh, my own remote control - now we will watch what I want, PaPaw
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p84d7360fcd6e4d27e30860649ab566d6/e875d058.jpg

Let me at it, Daddy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p48cd43a0f7debb849812eceec810d13d/e875cfea.jpg

Boy is this stuff good
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p553e6a03d3b940d587265ccf278eeaa6/e875cdea.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

Looks like big sister, Jasmine is enjoying the cake too!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p3ae85e9b8da5b5194213c0deff2b92ed/e87440c2.jpg
Who needs a fork?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pb444f3db9818f6408fb9e70cacbb7cc4/e874408a.jpg

Whoaa, this is the best birthday, I have ever had!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p5ee7fd9260770f8f8c1fcbc83b399889/e875c347.jpg

A tuckered out birthday boy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p8951e291859a9fbc605ce44251cd2917/e875cc00.jpg

[4 Dog Mother]

We celebrated his birthday on Saturday but Sunday was his real birthday.

He had fun with Jasmine's golf set
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pfbfe919b30bc43d9ce6ef3a31537be81/e875c2ba.jpg

So the idea is to hit that little green ball huh,
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pfcd20d3cc99895657b203d0a0cbdd895/e875c283.jpg

Christy got some good videos of him playing golf. Maybe I will learn how to post videos so you can see the next Tiger Woods.

[Rachel]

What a handsome little fellow he is. Obviously it was a happy day for the birthday boy. Jasmine is gorgeous!!! My wish for both these children is to keep their father safe.

[Freedom]

Whoaa, this is the best birthday, I have ever had!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p5ee7fd9260770f8f8c1fcbc83b399889/e875c347.jpg

What a wonderful photo! Dad aka Domenic, sends a belated Happy Birthday to a wonderfully named fella!

[Sevaede]

Hehe! What a cutie! It looks like he was having some BIG FUN! :D


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :D

[lizbud]

Happy Birthday Dominic :) Both of your grandkids are just beautiful.
Very angelic looking. Hope their Dad comes back soon to enjoy them
up close & personal. :)


ps. I remember meeting Jasmine when she was still a baby. Where does the
time go. :)

[shais_mom]

ohhhh MY!!
how cute!!
I'm so glad he had a good birthday!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Happy very first birthday you darling little angel. I know it was fun and the very best birthday you've EVER had :D :D

He's such a beautiful child :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Happy Birthday Dominic! Thaks for letting us come celebrate your birthday with you!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

What a sweet little boy :) !! I love ALL pics, but this one is the sweetest!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p8951e291859a9fbc605ce44251cd2917/e875cc00.jpg

[anna_66]

Happy Belated Birthday Dominic!

I can't believe that he's already a year old! And wow has Jasmine grown!
Looks like you all had a terrific day...thanks for sharing it with us:D

[gini]

It has been a while since we have seen pictures. He couldn't be cuter if he tried! And Jasmine - what a little beauty you have.

First birthdays are very special - and he will love seeing himself years from now in the pictures you have taken.