Happy Birthday, Briggs!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. - James 1:17

4 years ago yesterday, God granted us that good and perfect gift in the form of our sweet Briggsy! We are so thankful that God chose us to be his parents. While he is not the perfect child :), and we are not the perfect parents :), we all love each other unconditionally.

While we missed our family and friends being here, we were able to celebrate with some great new friends we have made here in Louisville. We originally planned not to even have a party, but when Briggs asked about having one, I had to throw one together at the last minute! It was supposed to be at the park, but we had to have it at McDonald's because of rain. Honestly, I don't think the kids really cared either way. They had lots of fun playing on the playground at McDonald's. Briggs wanted a fire fighter cake so I attempted baking probably my first and last birthday cake! He picked out chocolate cake and we tinted the icing red and put a fire truck and station on top. I also baked cupcakes. The Metro fire department gave me coloring books, fire hat and badges, and safety pamphlets to pass out. All in all, it was a good day!

As I sit and think about the last 4 years, I realize just how quickly they have gone. Sometimes I wish I could go back and relive the years over just so I could cherish each milestone that Briggs has made even more. He has grown so much, and he continues to amaze us each and everyday with new phrases ("wicked cool") and new activities (soccer). I know the time will continue to fly by. I am so thankful for the last 4 years and look forward to many more to come!

I also think about how God placed us in Louisville at the right time! It's easier to look back on that now and see it! He directed us to a wonderful church where we have met wonderful people - with kids around Briggs' age! It's so amazing how He looks out for us and cares for us in even all the little details - even when we have no idea!! I am so grateful to serve such an awesome, wonderful, mighty, all-knowing, all powerful Heavenly Father!