Happy Birthday Cason!

Dear Cason,

Looking back over the past year, it's hard to believe how much you've changed. You went from not talking at all, to learning dozens of signs in sign language in just a few weeks, to speaking full sentences. Now you make philosophical statements such as "Cason eats toast, baby eats milk!" You learned all of your letters, numbers, colors, and shapes and are well on your way to being potty trained. You went from a baby who hated being dropped off at the church nursery to waking up and asking to go to "church and play" or "gym and play", even if you do still like to be held half the time you're there.

I love how you imitate things you see us do, and how you are so interested in what we are doing. You constantly want the ladder out so you can watch Daddy cook and mix up his protein shakes and watch me do dishes and give your brother a bath. You were such an observant baby and that hasn't changed. When we go to the park, you are happy to sit on the bench and see what is going on. You love getting out of the house and going places. I don't know any toddlers who are as good running errands as you.

I love your laugh and your intensity. When you are happy, you are REALLY happy. When you are mad, you are REALLY mad. Daddy and I didn't know if we would all make it out of the terrible two's alive but we survived and are probably a bit more patient now. We are happy to have our fun, sweet boy back.

I love how sweet you are to Bryce when you want to be. He's not much fun now but in time you will make him laugh and I know how much you will love that. It won't be too long before you can play together. I pray that you two will become best friends and always be there for each other.

It has been a great year. We are so blessed to have you in our life and be able to call you our son. I can't wait to see what the next year brings and see how much you change over the course of the year.

Happy 2nd birthday Cason! We love you!

Love, Mommy and Daddy