Shay,
Happy birthday baby! I can’t believe we’ve experienced a whole year together already. What a ride it’s been!
Every day I thank God that you are our son. You have such a special personality. With you, there is no guessing at how you are feeling. When you are happy, the world knows it. Your smile warms my heart. Your laugh makes me laugh. I love getting to know the person that God has made you to be.
You LOVE life. You LOVE people. You don’t want to miss a minute (it’s obvious when you don’t want to go to sleep) 
I never want to forget what we’ve been through together in one short year. We’ve seen so many thrilling, sad, scary, and good times. In the past year you have had a visit to the ER, had three stitches, an ear infection and several bumps and bruises. You are ALL boy. I think you have inspected (and licked) every inch of our house. You’ve learned to sit, eat, stand, pull up, and cruise. You’ve even taken a few steps! You play peek-a-boo, and love to be read to.
Every night as I am putting you down for bed, I grasp anew what an honor and privilege I have to be your mom. God has given me you to raise alongside your dad. I am constantly praying that we will be the parents that God wants us to be. I also pray that you will become the boy and eventually the man that God wants YOU to be.
Shay, I’m looking forward to another year as your mom. I can’t wait to see how you are going to grow and learn. I hope I don’t forget these times either. You are my firstborn…my baby…and I love you.
Mom
