Two years ago, we met you for the first time. I remember it like it was yesterday. So many people assumed that we were hoping for a little girl to be added to our family, but when you were born and we found out we had our fourth baby boy, I was overjoyed. I remember your dad telling me that "you were big, healthy and perfect" when you were born and the tears flowed for both of us. You were born after we experienced loss. Life is always a miracle but after losing one, the thankfulness we felt for you was overwhelming. Sometimes I worry that you will think you were "just another" boy or that we were trying for a girl when we added you to our family. That couldn't be further from the truth. You...you are so wanted and loved. You are the answer to many,many months of prayers.
Your brothers nicknamed you "Baby Pancake" before you were born and now affectionately call you "KK". For months, we dreamed about you, talked to you and prepared our hearts and home for the joy of another baby. The joy that you've brought our family in the last two years has far exceeded anything I was prepared for in that hospital room two years ago when we introduced you to your three big brothers.
On June 23, 2011--we celebrated your original BIRTHday with a cake and today we'll celebrate again because you are cherished. You are loved. You are loved by friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, mom, dad and the God that knit you together.
In the last two years, its been fun to watch as your personality has emerged more and more. You entertain us with your dancey-dance. You make us laugh with your sense of humor. You amaze us with your climbing skills and physical feats. You scare us with your dangerous and mischievous endeavors. You love us with your hugs and snuggles. Your belly laugh fills the house. Your dimples melt our hearts. Your independent spirit challenges us.
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| Just a few of your antics from the past year. You definitely keep us on our toes! |
We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you Caleb. We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you. Today we thank God for you and the blessing that you are to our family! We love you more than words can express.
Happy Birthday to our sweet and spunky KK!!
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