I met him seven years ago

The anticipation of meeting someone new is so stressful. Will they like me, will I say or do the wrong things? Am I good enough? Seven years ago this wonderful little person came in to my life, he cried his way in to the world and continued to cry for months and months (colic reared its ugly head at us and would not let go for six months). He was a little orange at first, of course I thought he had a tan like my husband, the nurses had a few giggles over that one. He spent two weeks in the NICU, I think I cried every single day of those two weeks because I was afraid that he would never come home with us. But he did. He is my sunshine, he is sometimes a little grumpster, he is my straight A student, he is my little helper, he is the smile that greets me at 3:00pm every day when he comes home from school, he stole my heart.

It was so hard when he was born to ever think past those first few rough days when he was sick to even think that things would be ok and that he would be the strong, smart, funny little boy that he is today. I didn’t know that he would end up with these beautiful curls that make people stop us in the grocery store. I didn’t know that he would tell me that he thinks I’m pretty every day, I didn’t know that he would want to hold my hand when we walk in to a store.

He loves pizza, Sponge Bob, Star Wars, dessert, Disneyland, sand, dirt, trains, costumes, surf boards, asking questions, talking about his limo business he’s going to have when he grows up and hats.

Today we celebrate his seventh birthday, my sweet baby boy Spencer. What a wonderful seven years it has been with him in my life. Happy Birthday to my little prince!  Oh and it’s also Talk Like A Pirate Day too!

Carol - September 18, 2008 - 10:03 pm

They grow up way too fast, don’t they? What a handsome little man you have; I can see why he’s stolen your heart. By the way, I broke my little toe this week (somehow managed to do an imitation of a kickboxer in my house and hit it on the corner of the wall). It must be from reading your blog. Now, if only my photographs would improve from reading your blog, lol. Happy Birthday Spencer!!! I hope you celebrated in style!!!

Xtina Solis - September 18, 2008 - 11:07 pm

Happy birthday little Spencer! I remember how he used to draw pictures of everyone at Bestever for us to hang at our cubes, awwe how time flies. TGIF Angie!

lisa - September 18, 2008 - 11:15 pm

Happy birthday to one of the coolest kids I’ve ever met! Arrr, matey! :D

Jennifer - September 18, 2008 - 11:54 pm

Happy birthday Spencer!! :) Have a great day!

Desiree' Griffiths - September 19, 2008 - 4:34 am

Happy Birthday to him – and a wonderful day to both of you! You are blessed, indeed!

Monica Sullivan - September 19, 2008 - 5:42 am

Happy Birthday little man! He’s sooo handsome. Curls rock!!!

ritz rivera - September 19, 2008 - 7:36 am

I knew when I read your title I would tear up with your post! Beautiful tribute to your little guy, you guys are truly blessed!!! Happy Birthday Spencer!!!

PamN - September 19, 2008 - 7:45 am

What a great collage – hope you’re printing it! Happy birthday, Spencer!

Bree - September 19, 2008 - 8:43 am

Happy Birthday Spencer!!! You are so lucky to have some amazing pictures of you at 7 to show all of your girlfriends!

Kelly - September 19, 2008 - 11:53 am

Oh, tears in my eyes right now. Isn’t it amazing how boys can just grab your heart and hold on tight. Enjoy your day with your beautiful boy!

Deanna - September 19, 2008 - 2:20 pm

Happy Birthday Spencer!!! 7 is such a fun age!!!

Sharon - September 19, 2008 - 6:17 pm

I know the Spencer & Morgan get more beautiful everyday! Not only because they’re ours but,because it’s a fact. Love,Gran &Sharon

Jennifer - September 19, 2008 - 8:18 pm

awwww, Happy Happy birthday to Spencer, he is so handsome and growing up so fast!

Jodie Otte - September 21, 2008 - 6:08 am

Happy Birthday Spencer! :)

Jen Lane - September 22, 2008 - 7:22 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the most beautiful curly haired boy around! I hope it was a perfect day!
I love it when you write about your kids. So much truth and love!

Agnes - September 26, 2008 - 10:00 pm

Hi Angela, I just caught up to reading your blog… cool, dahlia was born on his bday! What a beautiful boy. Happy Birthday!

Sarah Wheeler - October 4, 2008 - 9:02 am

What a sweet boy, you are truly blessed. Gorgeous photos, and I hope you had a great birthday Spencer!

jen wilson - October 7, 2008 - 2:34 am

I’m a little late to this post but Happy Birthday Spencer!!! Angela – that was such a beautifully heartfelt tribute – I love how you can put your heart into such eloquent words -I struggle with that so much but this inspires me to try :) Hope you are loving your new life in ATL

jen :)

marie - October 14, 2008 - 7:33 am

such an awesome collage…

Yanuar - October 25, 2008 - 2:30 am

Hi Angela..
I really like your works! I wish I lived near you, so I could have my children portraits done by you.
I love the color of your photos. Is it came fresh from your camera, or have you made some post production in photoshop? Could you share with me how to do it?
Thaks before.

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