Happy Birthday Blake!

10 minutes away...in 10 minutes I will have known you (in the outside world that is) for 5 whole years.  Where did the time go!  What an amazing little boy you are turning out to be son-one that I have faith will turn into an amazing older boy, teenager, young man, and eventually man.  I am just a few minutes from seeing you wake up for the 1st time as a 5 year-old, and today is going to be fun!

When you wake up you will get to see that your dad and I decorated the dining room with one of your favorite characters this year-Spiderman-your cake for tonight is done and ready to be seen (eaten later).  After your breakfast of muffins and sausage (which you requested) we will go pick up your surprise gift from the airport-your Nana has flown into surprise you for your birthday and before Christmas:)

You get to celebrate with your preschool class in the afternoon AND put on a Christmas Concert:)  And tonight when dad gets home we will have a quite evening eating your favorite dinner (pizza) and opening gifts.

The funny thing is Blake, no matter how fun and great all of those things are to you (and I hope they are amazing), I (and your dad) already got the best gift today...you.  A gift we did nothing to receive, a blessing we didn't deserve, a gift we are forever thankful to Jesus for giving us.

Today I am thankful that Jesus gives good gifts...one of those being my son Blake Carter.