Today, a whole 365 days ago, Reuben finally decided to join our little family.

those eyes...

He has brought all three of us much joy and laughter and amazement, especially Owen.  Reuben’s big brother is the light of his life.  And Owen is more than happy for things to be this way :)

Reuben has brought a completely different dynamic to our family.  He is so like Owen in many ways, yet so very much is own little person too.  And is not afraid to share his views with anyone who will listen!  This is one kid who is also not afraid to tell the world he’s not happy about something, but is also more than happy shout out about all the things that make him happy too.   He is honing his tantrum throwing skills down to a fine art…!

Bumblebee!

Just over the last week or so, he’s been calling DA! DA! DA! while staring his father down (which he does uncannily well…) until Marc acknowledges that fact the Reuben is trying to get his attention.  Being able to “talk” seems to be much more important to Reuben than, say, walking… The complete opposite of Owen’s developmental goals at the tender age of one!!!

Playing with his new garage, tug boat and cars

He has, however the same love for all things with wheels, just as his big brother does.  Combine that with their love of building then knocking things down, and their same sense of humour, enjoying egging each other on already, and you have a two little boys who seem very happy with their lot.

Staring the camera down!

I love listening to them in the car – they crack each other up over the silliest of things, like clicking tongues at each other and then launching into fits of giggles.  Makes everyone else in the car laugh along with them as well.  No car ride is quiet and dull with these two!

And Reuben will listen very intently, while Owen enthusiastically explains the intricacies of some foreign object, such as Ben 10′s watch and why it does what it does.  He is also a little more of an observer than his dare devil older brother.  More cautious?  Perhaps… But only until he figures out exactly what it is that is going on, and how he can possibly add to the havoc!!!

Owen plays with Spiderman, Reuben takes it all in from the sidelines

So, happy birthday to our littlest boy.

We hope you have enjoyed the last year with this family of yours!

We can’t wait to see what the next twelve months will bring.