Birthday Letter

Happy Birthday, sweet boy!

I can't believe you're two! Time really does fly when you're having fun!

The past year has been filled with so many milestones and new experiences. You learned how to run and jump and go down the slide. You learned how to talk, to us, and to God. You traveled ten hours in the truck to family camp in New York, and picked lots of apples while we were there. You swam in the lake. Your toes touched the sand in Myrtle Beach. You started eating all the food that mommy and daddy eat. You learned to color and put puzzles together and build towers. You learned how to climb stairs. You got over your separation anxiety. You learned how to hug and kiss and say night-night and I love you. You spent many weekends at the lake and at Papa and Mush's house. You used the potty for the first time. You got really sick for the first time and got your first ear infection. You started going to Toddler Choir and you learned how to play instruments and sing songs.You became obsessed with Fresh Beat Band, Blues Clues, and Yo Gabba Gabba. You learned how to say no. You learned what it means to obey and disobey. You moved from the high chair to the seat next to daddy at the table. You discovered Pepsi and all the other yummy things Mush and Papa give you. You grew out of your crib and started sleeping in a big boy bed. Aidan became your buddy. You learned how to turn the tv on and off and how to work the DVD player. You learned how to eat with a fork and spoon. You got a big boy carseat and you learned to like car rides. You learned how to make a mess and clean up. You learned how to sit on the kitchen counter and help mommy cook. You learned how to play pretend. You took your first trip to the zoo. You learned how to talk on the phone and use mommy's Kindle and computer.

We hope you've learned that Mommy and Daddy love you more than anything in this world and we want God's very best for your life. We love being your parents. It is so fun to watch you learn and figure things out and discover new things.

I love you, little one. I love your sweet smile. I love how hard you love. I love how you clasp your hands together to pray. I love your beautiful blue eyes. I love the feeling of your arms wrapped around my neck. I love how you forgive so quickly. I love how you run to the window or door when daddy gets home from work. I love how you splash in the tub. I love how you ask me to sing songs when you wake up in the morning. I Iove how you run and jump and play with balls outside. I love how you ask to sit on the counter when I'm cooking. I love your belly laugh. I love that you still sign "sorry" instead of saying it. I love listening to you name all the animals in your bed before you fall asleep. I love listening to you talk. I love watching you play pretend. I love when you crawl up in my lap with a book. I love coloring with you. I could go on and on....

I just hope that you know how very much you are loved....and I hope that you know that as much as we love you, God loves you even more...

You are the most amazing little boy I've ever known!

Happy Birthday, baby!