Happy Birthday Thomas!!

I am dedicating this post to my son Thomas because it is his birthday! Those of you who have known Thomas since the beginning are probably sitting there as amazed as I am that he is 6. Wow - time sure does fly. I am not sure where to start when it comes to this little boy. He is and will always be my miracle baby. As many of you are well aware, when I was 16 weeks pregnant with him I had to undergo major surgery to remove a tumor the size of a football from my ovary. To this day, I strongly feel that he is the reason that I am here today. I have this horrible fear of doctors, and when they said I had this "cyst" on my ovary I froze and refused to see a doctor. Well, getting pregnant with Thomas forced me to deal with the issue and get it taken care of. He is everything to me and I will forever be greatful to him for him being here.

To discuss a little bit about his personality - Thomas is probably one of the most active children I have ever met - He can out run anyone anytime and any where. He is like this little engine that never runs out of energy - until nightime when he basically just passes out. He is such a brave boy and a great help to his mom. He loves his sisters (most of the time) and is very willing to help out especially with his baby sister Mattie. Thomas has a love of legos, star wars, and Xbox. Thease are about the only things you can get him to sit still for for long periods of time. He also is one of the most excellent bike riders I have seen. He can get that thing going so fast I think mostly because he has no fear of getting hurt - definitely not like his mother. I have always felt that he will do great things. I know every mother feels that way about their children, but there is something in Thomas that tells me that he is meant to be here at this time to do something great. I can't wait to see what that is.

To all those who have helped Andrew and I in raising this sweet little boy - thank you!! Grandma Bonnie and Granpa Bill, Grandma Helen, and Julie and Adam - thank you for your time and love for Thomas. He may not understand the great influance you have had on his life, but I do and I will forever be greatful to you. I look forward to many more great and wonderful times with this sweet boy. Happy Birthday Honey - I love you!!!