February 9th.

Jaxon,

Today's the day that you, my baby, turn two.

I remember it like it was yesterday... the hours upon hours of contractions. The frustration of not progressing. The anticipation of what was to come. And then... at 8:30pm that cold February night, God gave your Daddy and I the most beautiful red headed baby boy.

It seems impossible that it's been two years already... it feels like you have been apart of my life all along. To say that you have changed my life for the better would be the understatement of the century. Your big belly contagious laugh, your dimples, your sincerity, your hugs and kisses, and the love you have for your Daddy and I make my world go round.

This past year has been full of so many sad times, but you gave me joy through it all. You gave me a reason to smile... to keep going. You brought me such happiness. When I missed your Daddy so deeply while we were apart, all I had to do was look at you... you brought sincere joy to my heart. And even today, all I could do was stare at you, and my heart just felt like it was about to beat out of my chest because of the love I have for you. It's always such a great reminder of how much God, our Father, loves his children also.

You have developed and changed so much in the last year, I can only imagine in anticipation how much fun we'll have watching you change and grow this next year too. As you grow up, just promise me you won't forget about your Mommy and Daddy. All you have to do is look right next to you in order to find us. We're right there, supporting you and loving you every step of the way.

I love you to the moon and back, and beyond.

Mommy