birthday boy

friday.november 2.2007
a life changing day.
it's a good crazy story. (for another day)

my first child. braxton david chaplin. 12:09pm.

5#9oz.17in.

apnea.hip dysplasia.

10 day nicu stay.

monday.november12.2007

home with my family.

i'm a new 'stay at home' mother.

A LOT is learned.

newborn.infant.toddler.
three years pass.
wonderful little boy.

ten things i've learned about this birthday boy who has now blessed my life for 3 years.

10. he can be hard headed, stubborn, ornery

9.  he has an excellent memory
8.  he is inquisitive & he listens to everything that is said
7.  he is hilarious - great sense of humor
6.  he loves order, especially with his toys
5.  he is respectful (minus the outbursts on occasion)
4.  he is smart - for real
3.  he is an excellent sleeper
2.  he hasn't accepted Christ as his savior, yet, but he loves Jesus, likes to memorize scripture and sing worship songs
1. he is beautiful inside and out

good morning sleepy head. daddy wanted to see him before he left for work, so we had to wake him.

 'checking out' his gifts

 showing me his age & wearing his new pjs 

playing with mommy

birthday cake

this is one spectacular gift from God.

i love you tink, little man, boo, bubba!