HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMERON!!!

Today is Cameron's 6th birthday. As with every other birthday I am feeling sentimental. I love this little man so much. I am very grateful and humbled that Heavenly Father chose me to be his Mom. For those who know him well you know that he has a very unique little spirit. He was sent her for a special purpose. I am so proud of him and the way he is growing up and trying so hard to be a good boy. On his birthday I of course can't help but think of the day I had him. Dave and I had waited for a long time to be parents. I will never forget the way I felt when Dr. Steele handed him to me. In that split second my life and my ability to love changed forever. I felt so complete and so satisfied. The strange thing was that within minutes I couldn't believe I had ever lived a day without him. It just seemed like he had always been with us. I believe that is because in a way he has always been and always will be with us. I also remember after spending a week with us my Mom went back to Utah and Dave went back to work. I sat, by myself, with this tiny thing and felt overwhelmed at the thought that I was now responsible to teach him the gospel and to give him the tools to be a faithful servant. I hope I am doing my job. I try and I am so thankful for the help from friends and family who encourage and give support. I am thankful for the scriptures and prayer that help me in this hardest task of my life. Although Dave and I had hoped to have more children sooner I will always be grateful for the 4 1/2 years that it was just me and Cameron. He was my little buddy. I took him everywhere and he has been a good little friend to me. I have never felt like he is growing up too fast because I was able to absorb every day of his first 4 + years with little distraction. About seven years ago I spoke on Mother's Day with a great lady, Joyce Leavitt. I always think of a comment she made on that day when she said "Everything I need to know I learned from my kids". That is so true. I feel like everything I need to know I learn from Cameron. This would include spelling and math. It is both a challenge and a treat to raise him but I am glad I am the one doing it. Happy Birthday little man. I love you!!!

Here are six things Cameron LOVES right now...
1. The Cougars
2. The Lakers
3. The Dodgers
4. Golf
5. T-ball
6. The Hymn book