Fall 1992



The months went by in their quiet way and our tiny, precious little angel began to grow in size...Now it's November 20th! James is now a year old!




In terms of looks, our little bundle from heaven definetly has my eyes, nose and mouth. But has Ian's ears and jaw line!



Ian: You're gonna be one handsome guy when you grow up, little buddy....Just like your old man!

Me and Ian always tried to enjoy the challenge of raising a child, no matter how difficult or seemingly impossible it seems. Ian and I always tried to make the best of it, no matter what!



But however, we soon learned that nighttime routines with toddlers are NOT fun.

James:WWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!! MA-MA! MA-MA! MA-MA!

especially when you have to wake up in the middle of the night in your underwear to change a diaper...

Winter 1993



Little James kept on growing and growing! Just a few weeks prior, he began standing up on his own! It won't be long before his first steps...


He tried to walk a few times, but no matter what he always ended up falling on his hiney.....But I'm confident he'll get the hang of it soon!!


But pretty soon, he rose two his two little feet and began to take his steps in front of me!

Emily: Oh my God....IAN!!! James is walking!



Ian: Good boy James........I'm very proud of you, son!