Happy 3rd Birthday, Eli!

“Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, children, a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one’s youth.” -Psalm 127:3

Happy birthday, Eli! You are most definitely a reward! We treasure every day getting to be your mommy and daddy. You are a precious son in whom we are so proud. Here’s just a few of the reasons why we love you:

You are the most resilient person we know
Your long smooches
The most contagious smile in the world
How you change the dynamic of a room whenever you enter
Your easy-to-please nature
The way you whisper “soccer balls” in our ears
The way you look in the mirror and say “I’m handsome”
Your ability to always repeat Obie’s statements louder and higher
Your love for trucks and trains
Your intense running to and from destinations
Your cool shades that you prefer to wear upside down starting a new trend
Your long, detailed, specific prayers
Your rockstar face
The way you say “stinky hiney”
The way you shout-sing like Daddy
The way you like to follow Mommy all over the house
Your tickling nature for your brother
Your observant nature in how you don’t miss a single thing

We love our Eli, “the uplifted.” We are so thankful for the 3 years God has given you, and we cannot wait to see all that he does through you in the years to come. Happy birthday, lil’ buddy!