eleventh birthday

 It has been such a privilege to be this boy's mom. Taylor was due at the end of the year in 2005, but my doctor said there was a good chance I would be in the hospital during Christmas and so, being the awesome doctor that he is, said he would induce me one week early. I was all over that! December 22nd is definitely a crazy time to have a birthday and can easily be overlooked. It has taken some time to figure out how to make it less Christmasy and special for him, but I have to say that the older Taylor gets the more I realize that this boy's birthday couldn't be at a more perfect time for him. He reminds me of everything good about Christmas. 

This day, as usual, didn't go as I had hoped, but I think he still had a good day. Breakfast in bed, candybar posters, and cards from both grandparents is always fun for him! A few years ago, Taylor decided that having his gift from mom and dad come at his half birthday would be a good idea, and then on his actual birthday we give him a book about each year of his life. We are on year two. (so just a little behind) :) He was SO excited to get his book! 

We were going to spend the day doing crafts and just be together, but plans changed a little and he ended up playing with a friend all afternoon. We came together

Happy Birthday Taylor!!