happy birthday to our first boy

I can't even think about writing this post without getting emotional.  Not because, "I can't believe my baby will be 3!"  Well, maybe a tad...but, I am so emotional lately with Ace because I am just wrecked with gratitude because of this boy.  It is impossible to put into words how amazing this kid is, because words just sell his little heart short.

He is such a joyful soul. He turns heads and lights up rooms with his spunk and vigor(and his red faux, people never miss it).  He is becoming so thoughtful- the first cookie is always for someone else...even the ones with frosting in the Publix bakery! He's claustrophobic like his mama, lives for laughs like his daddy, and is probably THE loudest kid I know. Adventurous, precious, independent, social, loving.  I adore this kid.  His imagination is inspiring and entertaining(and thrilling for his artistic mama)!

Sweet boy, your zest for life, joyful heart, and love for your family cannot be manufactured, and are unmatched. I ADORE you. And I cherish every minute with you. I pray that you'll be bold in your continued discovery of and love for Jesus, and that it will inspire you to love others boldly and humbly and wholly. Darlin,' you are everything we dreamed of and so much more. Every bit typical boy- you love fishing poles, guns, balls, and superheros. And you've got a nurturing side that warms our hearts...even if it is a little anthropophobic. ;) You're so fun.  Such a little light.  Your hugs and kisses and, "I wuzz you"'s and "you da BEST daddy ever"'s are priceless treasures.

All the time, we are blindsided with a, "how did HE(you) come from us?!" your mama and daddy love each other and are so in love with this precious boy and his baby brother. What amazing gifts from God you are. Happy third birthday, my love. I couldn't be a prouder mama.

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