Dearest David,
Happy Birthday bud! Today is a very awesome day!
7 years ago you were born. 7 years ago, as daddy fought over seas I laid in a hospital bed surrounded by your gigi and grandma, and 7 years ago, on Father’s Day – you were born. When you were born, my heart felt like it burst at the seams. I knew of love; but not this kind. Not the kind that instantly fills your soul. Not the kind that makes you beam with joy. This was the kind of love that would continue to grow each day, and make my heart ache all in the same. The kind of love only you could bless me with. I think you were what got me through those 15 months of daddy being deployed, too.
You, my sweet boy, are quite a kid. I know people brag about their children, and say how handsome they are, and how great… but David you really are something else! You are so beyond handsome, just like you daddy. I fear high school and middle school and all the girls who will chase after you. 
You are so sweet. So kind. So funny. So polite. You always think of others; often times before yourself. You are so incredibly smart. Sometimes I get taken aback by how clever you really are.
You are also an amazing big brother. Since day one your love for Aric has been undeniable.
You are so close with Aric, and I know you two will be great friends as time goes on. His face lights up every time he sees you. I hope it always stays that way.
I watch you and can see myself in you when I was little; and sometimes I see daddy. How your mind works, how you play…and sometimes how you respond with your feelings. But, that’s okay. You’re our son. I suppose that is to be expected. Most of the time, I see David. I see you. You aren’t someone else. Your personality is your own. But more often than not, and this one gets my heart melting the most, I see Jesus. Man oh man. Do I ever see Jesus in you! I will never be able to express to you how much that fills me with joy.
I know over the next few years, you will be growing, and growing, and growing. It’s hard to believe you are already 4 feet tall! I don’t want to rush these years, of playtime, and legos, and getting to know you -but I do get excited to see the man you will become one day. I know those days will be here before we know it.
Right now, at age 7 :
You love Jukido. You are a yellow belt (two stripe!) and still learning more each time you go.
You LOVE Sushi. Love, is probably an understatement. It’s the one thing you ask for.. probably every day.
Legos. Legos. Legos. thankfully, I haven’t stepped on too many. Recently, you stepped on one too. I snickered. You cried. But, now they get picked up!
You are silly, imaginative, and creative.
But above all else. You are our son.
Happy Birthday David! We love you Mr. Munchkin!
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