Happy Birthday Dylan Jacob!

Dear Dylan,

Hi Baby Boy, it's mommy and today we are celebrating your 2nd birthday! Hopefully one day we can read this together and share all of our special memories. It has been a wonderful two years and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you! I just can't believe two years ago I was holding you in my arms, right now you were almost 1 hour old. You were so tiny, only 8 pounds, 15 ounces (actually, you were quite big for a baby!) and I held you in our hospital room and just stared at you. You had the brightest blue eyes and the softest skin. Daddy and I were so proud of our baby boy. In the first few days we had some adjusting and learning to do. We were all so new at this baby thing. Daddy and I did pretty good though, we learned how to soothe you when you cried, how to handle around the night feedings, changing diapers, going places with a newborn and many many more. That first year was a lot of fun. You rolled from your back to tummy, sat up, crawled, walked, ate solids, said your first words and so much more! Right around your 1st birthday, you met your first best friend, your blankie!! The 2nd year was just as fun. You just grew and grew and grew! Everyday you learned something new. You started to not only walk more, but run, throw balls, jump, skip, talk... You are such a curious little guy, you want to know what everything is, you figure things out on your own and you are so sweet! Did I mention you are non-stop and a tad bit mischievous at times?? I guess you are a boy!

Today, on your second birthday I look at you and see the little boy you are growing up to be and it makes me think about how incredibly blessed daddy and I are to have such a sweet son. You bring so much joy to everybody you meet with your friendly personality! I want to save these moments in a bottle, but I am also excited to see the young man you will become. I know you will be very handsome, caring, athletic, smart and most of all you will be you!! You are a very special boy and I love you very much!

Happy Birthday Baby Boy!

Love,

Mommy!