Happy Birthday Eli!

Dear Elijah, Happy Birthday! You are two. This year we celebrated with a Hat party. You LOVE hats, all kinds of hats. Your favorite hat is a yellow Bob the Builder construction hat. The ironic thing is that I bought it for .50 at Goodwill and you wear it ALL day long. I made hat cupcakes and Grammie, Pops, Laurel and JJ were here to celebrate your birthday. You liked it when we sang Happy Birthday and you loved blowing out the candle but you were not interested in eating the cupcake. You really loved opening your gifts. A few things you got were some blocks, hats, a drawing set, a matching game, a tricycle and a helmet. The year from 1 to 2 was a big one developmentally. You were already saying some words and talking on your first birthday but now you are saying full sentences. You talk all the time and are very expressive. You get excited about everything. A typical day involves you waking up about 8:00, eating breakfast, normally cereal and then watching Sesame Street. You like to call it “LaLa”. Then you spend the rest of your day playing. You love it when daddy comes home and run to the door every time you think you hear him coming. You are quick to show him what you have been playing and want him to play with you. You are a sweet boy and although I do feel like I am disciplining you often you are always quick to say ‘sorry’ and give me a big hug. Your tender heart is something I pray you will never loose. This year was a big year for you as well because you became a big brother. At first it was a difficult transition but now I don’t even think you remember life without her. I can tell that you are ready for her to grow up so she can play with you. You are sweet to her and like to go up and talk to her often. We love you Eli and we have so much fun watching you grow and discover the world around you. We say a lot that you are a reminder to us of the joy that God gives us in Christ. Whenever you are around you are quick to bring a smile and laugh to everyone’s face. I think you have the gift of joy. Looking forward to year number three with you! Love, Mom and Dad