Dear Noah...

Today you turn 1 year old!!! Daddy slapped me a big high five this morning to commemorate the occasion. What a year it's been. We have so much to celebrate. I remember on this day last year waiting nervously in the delivery room for you to arrive. I remember when Daddy yelled out "it's a boy!" I remember holding you and realizing that you were here, you were finally here and you were mine to love. So, today we celebrate. We celebrate all of our family and friends, both new and old, who have been praying for you and rejoicing in you. We celebrate your smile and your laugh. We celebrate that you're healthy (20 lbs.) even though you're a little short (28 in.). We celebrate your love for Cameron and his love for you. We celebrate your curiosity and how much you love to explore new things. But most of all we are going to celebrate how much we love you. Did you know that on your birthday you are meant to make a wish? Someday when you're older you'll make your own wish. Today, I will make that wish for you. My birthday wish for you is that you live each day to its fullest, love unconditionally, and, as you grow, you will come to understand how great our God is. After all, you are a miracle given to us by God. We love you Noah and we are so excited to see what is in store for your second year.