Happy Birthday!

To my sweet boys,

It's hard to believe you are three years old today! It feels like just yesterday we were at the hospital anxiously awaiting your arrival. So much has changed in the last three years. You have gotten so big and grown to be such sweet and loving little boys. You are both an absolute joy to your Daddy and I. Your sweet smiles, infectious giggles and nonstop chattering warm my heart and make me so thankful and grateful that I get to be your Mommy. Your Daddy is so proud that you are his boys too!

This last year we have watched your language and communication explode! We went from a few words to sentences, paragraphs, questions and non-stop chatter. It is music to my ears, even on days when I really need some quiet time. We have watched your bond as brothers and best friends grow this year. You love each other, fight with each other and take care of each other, it is so neat to watch. My favorite is watching you comfort each other and give each other hugs and kisses when one of you is upset or hurt. You have both learned to share a lot this year, which is huge as you have to share almost all the time! Now, you still have your moments where you just both want what each other has- don't get me wrong! Daddy and I love hearing you laugh and play, even rough house, although I worry you are going to get hurt.

Your favorite things right now: Diggers! Firetrucks! You can't get enough of things that move and make noise. You both know and can identify almost all your letters and some of your numbers. My favorite is hearing you count "one, two, three, five, six, eight!!" Listening to you recite bits and pieces of play songs (itsy bitsy spider, old macdonald, hickory dickory dock) and hearing your version of the christmas story and biblical characters makes my heart melt. I love listening in on your monitor as you talk to yourselves and each other when it's time for nap. Sometimes I catch you singing! You get up every morning around 6:30-6:45, and one at a time, quietly slip into our room. Sometimes you both fall back asleep with us, or just snuggle for a half hour or so. We are crammed in the bed like sardines, but still that time is precious!

You two are big flirts at the grocery store as you both still attract a lot of attention when we go places. I guess it's because I've got two handsome blondies with me! You know every digger by name and can easily identify a front-end loader versus a back-hoe. We loved hearing you talk about the christmas story this year and are so thankful to share it with you. I think your favorite family activity and special treat is movie night and popcorn which we started during the holidays. We are having lots of fun with you, juggling love, laughter and even discipline!

Logan, you love to move! Every night you request "just one dance" so we can crank up the music and boogie. You are developing a little will (we won't use the word strong just yet,)but you just know what you want. Sometimes you get a little vocal when things aren't your way. But, you also remind me when somethings amiss..."Momma, it's ok, suh-times tings just ha-hen (happen)" Love it! Your favorite activities are lining up your cars, racing your cars, riding your "bikes" and cozy coupes down the driveway, walking on the trail as a family, building things and movie night complete with popcorn. You love your brother and are quick to do things for him when he's not feeling well (or being lazy.) My favorite- when you say to Will "it's ok, I here." You love to ask "Why, Mommy, why?" about most everything, prompting many discussions during our day. Despite your exuberance and will, your heart is tender, and I'm so thankful. Sweet boy, we pray that you will know the God that created you and you will live your life "hearing people about it!"

William, you love to know why things are.... and I will keep trying to explain it all to you! You love your brother, your friends, your cars, your kitty. You are my snuggle bug and most days still find your way into my lap for a little mommy time. You love to do artwork and already I am seeing precision and intent with the things you make. You like to be in or near the lines, where Logan likes to be all over the page. You too, have a tender heart and will look after your "Goya." Mommy is so thankful I have you to "tect me" as you like to say. You have a belly laugh that is contagious, and easily brought on by the tickle monster, sound effects and most anything Daddy. You still suck on your two middle fingers at sleep times, not sure when you'll be ready to give that up. You love learning and finding your letter "W" for me! you like to say. Sweet love, we pray that you will also know your creator and do big things for Him in your lifetime!

Happy third birthday my loves. We love you both so much and pray for wisdom as we continue this journey of parenting you! Thankful to God for your lives, you are such a blessing to us!

Love you with all our hearts,

Mommy and Daddy