Four Years

My oldest baby turns four this week. 

I have a lot to say, but I am too emotional and reflective this evening for it to make much sense. In my head it's a lot of broken sentences, blubbering and "He's so grown uppppppp" (insert wail here).

I am only half joking. He is growing up so fast, and he is his own little person now. I never could have dreamed when he was born that he would be so incredibly delightful and completely frustrating too. :)

It's been a hard road for my Grayson and for Mike and me as his dad and mom. We have been through a lot, and we have learned so much about Grayson - so many lessons. But one thing I know to be true...Grayson is SO strong. He perseveres. Every single day. When things are tough for him, he works through it, even if that requires some tears along the way. He is lovable, sweet and perceptive.

Grayson Michael, your daddy and I love you SO MUCH. I don't think you will ever know the extent of our love for you. You are destined for great things. At age 4, you have already completely changed my worldview on so many things and you have touched more lives than some people do in a lifetime.




Brand new



One Year Old


19 Months and Easton as a newborn







22 Months



Two Years!


Almost 3 years!


And almost 4...

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