On this day, six years ago . . .

On this day, six years ago, Chris and I were holding our very first child.  I remember those first moments of wondering how in the world we were really going to take care of this little blessing.  Today, that little blessing turned six years old. 

I don't know why I couldn't get this kid to take a serious picture just once today! :)  He said, "This is my six year old picture, mom!"  So, here you have it: Haydn at 6 years old!

To celebrate his birthday, Haydn got to choose today's menu.  He picked waffles for breakfast, taco salad for lunch, homemade pizza for dinner, and icecream brownie sundaes instead of a birthday cake.  Of course, we still had to have candles and sing "Happy Birthday!"

Six candles on melting ice cream . . . make a wish fast! :)

No birthday would be right without a couple gifts!  Between some close friends and family, Haydn came away with a Hot Wheels color changing track, a Corvette Transformer, a Toy Story wrist watch, K'Nex, Scooby Doo game, and some card games!  It was pretty cute hearing him list each one of those items in his thank you's to God tonight!

It was so hard for Rylee not to "help" Haydn open his gifts!

With three kids and lots of nieces and nephews, we decided once the kids turned five that we wouldn't do big parties anymore.  So, Haydn got to choose two friends to do something cool with him for his birthday.  This Saturday, he is taking two friends to the Monster Truck Jam!  Haydn is super excited! 

I can't help be reminded of a popular country song whose lyrics say, "You're gonna miss this.  You're gonna want this back.  You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast."  So, as we bow our heads in thankfulness tonight, I pray for these days not to go by so fast!