Happy 4, Eli!

Happy Birthday, little buddy. 

 Today we celebrate the gift of you to our family. 

We have no idea if you celebrated April 6th before us.  What we do know is that you are something special.  This date will never ever, ever pass again without cake, ice cream, candles and some singing.   

 Your grandparents, aunts and uncles love you much too, and like to make a big ole fuss over ya. 

 Today we cousined up for some celebrating and Skyped in your biggest big from KY.

 Daddy made you cake,

and you held up FOUR fingers all day long. 

Buddy, you've messed with our lives, smiling your way deep into our hearts. 

 Yep, the "Eli Effect" has resulted in the loss of some valuables, the destruction of property, and lots of "oops".  No matter, your curious self is loved like crazy.   This is a team of explorers, and you fit right in. 

 You've brought a 1,000 extra smiles to the team. 

 Happy birthday, joy machine. 

 

 Love you big time.  4 is going to be awesome.