To Samuel on His Birthday

Dear Samuel,

Oh, my dear boy. I can't believe you are two! I think I am in denial, because your birthday snuck right up on me!

"Could he be any cuter?" Daddy and I ask each other nearly every day. Your big brown eyes and your cute little voice are downright adorable. You are a charmer, that is for sure. How we love you!

Here are some things about you at two years old:
You LOVE trucks. You can hear a truck approaching from a block away and you run to the window to watch it pass. Your favorite day is garbage day when the big garbage and recycling trucks pass. You yell and wave at the garbage man and he waves back. "Truck" was one of your first words.

You are loud and full of energy at home, but when we go out anywhere, you turn into a shy, quiet boy. My Young Women think you are so cute, but you put your hands over your face when they try to play with you. Nursery has been a struggle. The only day you have stayed the whole time was when the Priesthood took over one week. Obviously you are partial to boys (and your mama). Hopefully you will like Nursery someday!

You like to study with Daddy. You make your way down the stairs to where Brad is and say, "Dada work? By-balls? (eye balls)". You're pretty hard to resist, so you usually end up in Daddy's lap looking at eye balls until you are satisfied.

You love to read books with Lainy and chase Leah around the house. Your sisters love you so much. You are sweet to give them big hugs and kisses when they need them.

We are so happy to have you in our family, my sweet boy. We love you and hope you have the best day!

Happy Birthday!

Love,
Mama