From the moment we locked eyes for the first time I knew that an adventure was awaiting, and I had this surge of intense love for a certain little boy.
We had his birthday party this past weekend - and were able to celebrate him with some friends and family.
Ian has added so much to our lives in the last seven years, and he will forever be first love - the boy who made me a mom.
He is such a joy to be around, and I am still in awe that I get the privilege to do life with him.
He is added so much beauty to my life, and he teaches me so much - and that on a daily basis.
We had a slow and super laid back day celebrating our boy.
Opening gifts....
We kept all of our gifts as well as our friends and family's gifts from South Africa separate from his birthday party.
We were once again awoken by a shrill yell - but this time "it's Ian's birthday, it's Ian's birthday" - so we went with it.
First up a warm beverage to get the sleepies out of our eyes.
I love how excited he was...
Also how cute are they together?
Also let's take a moment to appreciate the wrapping paper Hayleigh created.
Breakfast...
A stack of chocolate chip pancakes - it what he requested. I used this recipe, and just added some chocolate chips.
While I was cooking, he was building away in the kitchen entry way. I loved looking over and seeing his sweet face.
He pretty much played and build Lego, all day long. We watched him - lol - he doesn't need any help anymore.
Our cat loves Lego (she is a weird one) and just had to be involved in everything. Ian and Millie share a special bond.
We had a fun little lunch date at our favorite Mexican Restaurant in town. I am seriously addicted to this place.
Cake time...
It happened again, to be honest we are all caked out - so we opted for frozen yoghurt again. We went for the first time on Hayleigh's birthday, and we liked it but decided it is a special occasion kind of place.
He requested tacos. It was delicious.
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Our yearly birthday interview.
1. Favorite color? Every color of the rainbow
2. Favorite show? Lego Ninjago
3. Favorite animal? Pangalin
4. Favorite book? Dr Suess
5. Favorite breakfast? Chocolate chip pancakes
6. Favorite treat? Jellybeans
7. Favorite thing to play? Lego
8. Best friend? Samuel
I can't believe my sweet Ian is SEVEN!
He is not as into picture taking as his sister!
I can't believe my sweet Ian is SEVEN!
He is not as into picture taking as his sister!
How I ever got so lucky to be your mom, I'll never know. All I know is that no one can ever take away the fact that my life's most euphoric moment of becoming a mother happened because of you, and only you. I will never forget the moment we locked eyes for the first time, and the rush of love and emotions I felt for you.
I am sorry I'm hardest on you, you are the oldest, so I guess I expect more of you - but it is unfair - I am going to try my hardest to always remember that.
Just so you know - I look at you and I think you are the kindest (I swear you have a heart made of gold), sweetest, gentlest, smartest, most forgiving, and coolest little human on planet earth. Don't let anyone ever take that away from you. You make me happy, always - just for simply existing.
Happy seventh birthday Ian Keith. I love you, forever and always.
It is such a honor and privilege to be called your mama!
XxX
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