Liam's 8th Birthday

 Liam,


Son, Happy 8th Birthday. 

It’s been a pretty crazy year and today is no exception. Our house in under a major remodel, it’s rainy outside and we are in the midst of a global pandemic. I would probably be attempting to home school you for 3rd grade this year with you likely teaching me more than the other way around. We wouldn’t be able to have a birthday party this year but what I wouldn’t give to just sit down and eat a piece of cake with you today. 

I know if you were here you would be rolling
with all craziness along with us. 



We will likely celebrate this weekend when we take the camper out for the first time (and the weather clears up). Your sisters love releasing balloons and singing you Happy Birthday. This year, we might release a lantern for you. 
The camper has an awesome set of bunk beds. If you were here, you would totally get top bunk and the girls would share the bottom. I can imagine all the crazy adventures you would have exploring
the outdoors on our camping trips. 



It’s kinda fitting that it’s raining today. Most years on your birthday I just want to stay in my sweats and curl up on the couch, wishing I was snuggling you (If you would still let me. I don’t know at what age boys don’t want cuddle their momma anymore). I really want to knee down at your marker, trace your name with my finger
and let the rain pour over me. 



Our family is growing in a lot of ways this fall. You have a new cousin, Eli. Uncle Cory is getting married and you are gaining another
Uncle, Kyle (officially). Yet, there will always be someone missing, you!
Always missing from our beautiful and ever growing family pictures and times together but forever remembered, loved and cherished.


Happy Birthday Liam, I miss you precious boy! 
Always, Momma