Today is Oldest's Birthday.  I can't believe how grown up he is getting.  It seems like just a few months ago we were bringing him into our home and trying to get him to feel secure and loved again.  He was such a little thing then.  Of course he was 4 then so he was 1/2 grown already (atleast in his eyes) but to me he was tiny.  And as I took the time to look back at the past years it really hit me how precious he is and although I can see him growing and maturing I know that my little boy is still in there and has a long way to go before he is a man.  I pray that the Lord continues to be faithful and to see us through to that day.

Here's a small portion of my turn down memory lane.  (Although he wasn't ours yet we've known our Oldest since he was born and his 1st mom was kind enough to share photos of those times with us.  I share them all with you now.)

First Birthday

Second Birthday

(Unfortunately his third birthday isn't documented due to the room being to dark and me using a disposable camera.  It was a spider man theme held at Grandpa's house)

Fourth Birthday

Fifth Birthday

Sixth Birthday

Seventh Birthday

TODAY

And that is my boy.  He is mischievous and adventurous.  He loves baseball, riding bikes, jumping on the trampoline, playing video games and watching tv.  His favorite thing to listen to on the radio is "Momma's Cd's" and Adventures in Odyssey.  His big birthday wish is to get a Wii but he was happy with the new Adventures in Odyssey set we gave him and is excited about his "big" party this weekend. 

I love you son.  I'm glad you're mine.  I don't know what I did without you but I'll never let you go, even when you grow up and leave (as you frequently tell me you will.)  Don't be in too big a hurry to grow up, I still need you.