October 1st, 2009

Dearest Nico,

It's hard to believe that today you are 3 years old, the time has gone by so fast and sometimes I look back and think where did my baby go? Where did the little guy who needed everything from me disappear too? And now today you are turning 3, and have changed so much in last year that it is hard to put into words, but I am going to try.

This past year you have learned so much, last year at this time you could hardly talk now you are just like Daddy and love to talk and talk, until you can't talk anymore! It's something that I treasure because the words that you come up and things you say make my heart smile and my mouth laugh. You are a special kid who not knowingly has been through a lot this past year with our family, and yet you haven't seemed to catch on or made us think you know, and have made all of us laugh and smile when we needed it most. We have had so much fun playing, and being a little kid again that you have brought out in us. Sitting on floor and playing trains or cars, getting dirty in the dirt or turning the sprinkler on and watching you run through it like there was no tomorrow. Who would of thought such a cheap thing such as dirt would be your best friend....something you go to and could spend hours upon hours just digging and moving, and having Mommy and Daddy get dirty too! The summers of playing at the park or getting ice cream at your favorite ice cream place are something we can never forget! Your first time away from Mommy and Daddy for more than a night, or our first vacation a few weeks ago. All those things are so special in our mind to remind us how special you are in our lives, and how you touch everyone who you have and will come into contact with.

So many details that we can take for granted remind us why we love you so much (not that we needed it), but you are a special child that we love so much and know Nicolas Aaron we love you more than words can say.

So today, we celebrate you on your 3rd Birthday and can't wait until Saturday to celebrate with all of our friends and family who love you too!

Happy 3rd Birthday Baby Boy!

Mommy & Daddy