Wow, what a year.

The ups, the downs, what a roller-coaster ride it has been.  I thought it would be a good thing to stop and reflect a little bit on this past year.

First, the obvious one.  The absolutely amazing transformation that Tyler has undergone in one short year.  He started out, our little black-haired "eskimo baby".  Sleeping, eating and pooping.  Occasionally opening his eyes and staring, but unable to even focus his eyes completely.  No control over his arms or legs, and totally driven by his most basic instincts.

By three months along, he could roll over, hold his head up and sit with support.  We had f