haPpY biRthDAy, JAdaN!

six years ago today, I became a mother thanks to my amazing little Jadan! It is incredible to reflect on these past years; picturing him as a tiny baby, remembering his milestones, and seeing how he is growing into a wonderful young boy. My life changed forever the day he came into our world; I remember so vividly staring deep into those little brown eyes as I held him for the first time, truly feeling his sweet, tender spirit. He has filled my life with

so much joy and love. I am so very thankful to be his Mom!

six things I LOVE about Jadan:

1.) His genuine, innocent smile.

2.) His curiosity and desire to learn.

3.) His sensitivity to others.

4.) His yearning to do what is right.

5.) His sense of humor.

6.) His ability to love and forgive unconditionally.

Jadan at about 16 months

Jadan's 2nd birthday

Jadan's 3rd birthday

Jadan one year ago

In August, starting kindergarten!

and, finally...this weekend to celebrate, Jadan had a few friends over and Danny took them swimming at the Rec Center. The boys had a really FUN time! After they came back, we all had pizza and birthday cupcakes, and Jadan opened gifts. His little friends we so sweet to get him some really fun toys and games, which all of the kids had a great time playing afterwards! Jadan also got some cool walkie-talkies and a new blanket from us!

Then, today, the celebration continued when we sang "Happy Birthday" to Jadan over his cinnamon roll birthday breakfast!

He was excited to get some really neat gifts from Grammy and Aunt Tara, Uncle Marshal, and Taylor, too!

The day was filled with lots of special phone calls (complete with birthday singing!!) from family, which really meant a lot...and we finished off the day with a visit, new movie (UP!), and wonderful dinner from Aunt DooDoo, Uncle Alan, and Logan! Jadan's 6th birthday was certainly filled with some great memories! We are so incredibly thankful that he is a part of our family; he has touched our lives in so many ways great and small and we are so proud of the wonderful young boy he is growing up to be!! Happy Birthday, Jadan!!