I am so proud to be the mama of this boy who stole my heart nine years ago. His name means "gift of God" and he was named that with thanksgiving in our hearts for the miracle that he is. Happy Birthday, my boy!
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One of the best days of my life - the day Matthew was born. Here he is - all 9lbs, 7 oz of him. This was taken just a couple of hours after his birth. Wasn't he beautiful??
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On his 1st Birthday.
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His 2nd Birthday.
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His 3rd Birthday (oh, the hours I spent labouring on that Man-With-The-Yellow-Hat cake!)
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His 4th Birthday. Each kid had their own treasure chest cake, with gold/chocolate coins inside. Too bad this picture doesn't really show the little cakes...but I guess this is more about Matthew anyway!
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My little darlin' turns 5.
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Matthew's 6th B-day.
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7 Years Old.
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8th Birthday...with long, shaggy hair!
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And finally, just this week, Matthew's 9th Birthday! Man, I love this kid.
That first picture is so, so adorable. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHapppppy Birthday Matthew,
ReplyDeleteYes Ruth please find a way to slow time downfor all of us
He is so perfect and love each and every picture
Ok of course the first one is the very best
He glows and he still does.
Much love to mama and the Birthday boy
XO Shannon
Wow- welcome to the world of being the parenting of a 9 year old. Has he pointed out that next year it's double digits?? That was C's first words in January on the day he turned 9.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much Matthew looks just like Matthew in all of those pictures right from day one (actually on day one I think he looked just like his Dad too).
Happy Birthday Matthew!!
Ellen
Thanks guys!!
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