Six Years!!

I can hardly believe it. Our baby boy is SIX years old today! What?! How have six years flown by already? Even though I know they fly by...I don't think it will ever cease to amaze me when I sit down and allow myself to think about and reflect over the days gone by. As I looked through our Picasa account to find these pictures, tears filled my eyes. I was struck by how many photos we have of Mack with that huge, open-mouthed, full of JOY smile of his! This kid absolutely loves life and everything about it. I could learn a thing or two from him (and I do!).

We could not be more proud of our Mack. I need to let him relish life, enjoy every moment, laugh with all his being, be wild (when appropriate!), and spread that joy he has within him...this is how he was created by the Lord of our universe!!! Mack is a gift, a blessing, a joy. He is compassionate and generous (ask me sometime about the way he gave away his toys to 3 boys he doesn't know...because their apartment burned to the ground), he has a tender heart and a huge smile with a laugh to make even the hardest Scrooge giggle.

Mackinley James Baker...WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! We thank God for you every single day! Please forgive us when we mess up...when we try to put a lid on your spirit...and please know that we love you more than we can describe, we're proud of you and we're blessed by you.

HAPPY SIXTH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!