Happy Birthday!

September 11 has become a day that holds many meanings for our family. David and I remember the attacks and exactly what we were doing when they occurred. I had just started college and was getting ready for block with my roommates with the morning news on like always. I remember watching in disbelief as the second plane hit the towers, not really understanding what was going on. Today will always be a day of remembrance for our country.

But it is also a day of celebration for us. Today our little boy turns 2! Happy birthday Jacob - your mommy and daddy love you very much! We are very proud of the little boy you are growing into and are excited to watch you continue to grow and develop and learn. Thanks for teaching us that sticks and rocks are more fun than toys and that little boys are tough when they fall down as long as there is a band-aid with Elmo on it nearby.

So while we remember we also celebrate. May you celebrate the life around you today and remember those who have made it possible.