Happy Birthday, David!

Today is my nephew David's 10th birthday. His golden birthday. It is also one of the first times that I have missed being there with him on his special day. It's still odd to think that we are 1,000 miles away from extended family, and that this will be one of many special days that are missed. Not a fun thought...now, on to happier thoughts!

I was in the delivery room when David was born. Birth is an incredible miracle. A different attachment is formed when you see a babies first seconds of life outside the womb. David Andrew was a big baby at 8lbs, 15 oz, and he was perfect: 10 little fingers and toes, a button nose and red hair!

Ten years later, he is still a pretty awesome kid. David is incredibly helpful, friendly, caring, strong, spunky and funny. He loves sports, playing baseball for the first time this year, as well as skateboarding and football.

We love you David, and hope that you have a great 10th year!