To my loving Charlie boy,

It has been a wonderful, fun-filled three years with you. You can never know how much you mean to daddy and me. We waited so long for you to come into our lives and we marvel each and every day with who you've become. You had decided that you wanted to be stubborn very early on. Unfortunately Dr. A had other plans and you were born quite easily after almost 24 hours of labor.

So sweet and innocent. You brought joy and laughter into our lives. You've done an amazing job of keeping us on our toes and we love you all that much more for it. You've had a few objects you didn't want to be without:

Mommy's scarf, your nubby and of course

Blank. Never one to really be into sweets, this past week you discovered cupcakes. While you absolutely loved them Mommy wasn't so sure since you had a sugar high for quite a few hours after. You have become a wonderfully intelligent young man. This past year we've seen your speech improve over and over again. Just this week you were actually able to ask me "Momma, where Dada at?" Simple for some but for you it was a major milestone that melted me. Daddy and I give you all our love and we pray you get everything in life you want. Happy birthday to my sweet baby boy.