Happy Birthday, Little Boy!

I remember this morning in 2012: we were sitting at a local breakfast joint called The Daily Paper. I always wanted to be the new dad who sped off to the hospital, but instead we had enough time to stop for breakfast and take a walk. The waitress of course, had no idea we were on our way to have a baby. We looked at Facebook statuses together and came across a terrible realization: our little man would have to hear, "May the 4th be with you," for every birthday of his life.

He was born that evening, through much stress but no real complication. Soon afterward he met his sister, his grandparents, and many friends.

At the same time, our friends Matt and Jenny were welcoming their baby girl into the world. Now Kate and Josiah go to nursery together, play together, and just celebrated their birthday together. They spent the morning at a double birthday party, which was lots of fun for all of us.

It's been a great year with our little guy. He's charming, so very ticklish, and full of life. As he learns to walk, talk, and love his neighbor (or just his sister), we thank God for such a lively little boy.

Happy birthday, little guy! May you grow strong, wise, and full of faith. We love you.