Happy birthday to my 7 year old!

Today is Caleb's 7th birthday!  He has our day planned out for us as we have our traditional family day together.  He wants donuts for breakfast and then for us to go to the park, Lowe's, the library, and bowling.  He wants Olive Garden for lunch.  I'm glad Daddy could take off again this year as we have our day together!  And here is a little letter for my boy about his year as a 6 year old....
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Caleb, 
We have had so many changes in our family during the past year as you've been six.  I have been so thankful with how well you have done with the transitions and moves.  It didn't happen the way we would have planned in our own thinking, but God has been with us and had it all planned out for us.  Now we are here and it's been wonderful to get settled into our new home and city with you and watch as you adjust to the new surroundings. 

I am so thankful to be your Mom and for the special boy you are to us.  You always make us laugh with some of your words and phrases you throw into conversations....like the other night as we were getting supper on the table, you said I think I'll have this orange for my appetizer. 

It has been very exciting to see how well you read.  You just read everything and that is so fun for your "teacher" Mommy!  I hope you will love to read and be excited about reading.  It's also funny when you read a random sign and ask what it means. 

Lately you are constantly talking.  You always have an idea or plan or question.  I love that about you!  You are such an inquisitive boy and it seems like you really think and ponder things.  You will ask a question about something and then 10 minutes or 2 days later say something else about the subject that you've obviously been pondering. 

I love to see how close you are to your Daddy and the love you two share.  You really look up to him and I've noticed this so much  more the past year.  You two like to watch Andy Griffith or Dick Van Dyke together after your bath in the evenings.  I love hearing you laugh together.

I can't believe you will be a 2nd grader!  More about that in another post.  We still have one week of summer together. ;)

You are a blessing and we are so thankful for you and the joy you bring our family! 
Love, Mommy
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Have a day of blessings!