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Happy Birthday, Tiki!

Oh two, oh three, oh four (02/03/04).  That is Tiki's new official birthday which makes my boy seven today!  He is so excited about his new birthday and he is even more excited that he gets to changes ages this time!  Last summer (when we celebrated his birthday on the "old" date), we didn't have him change ages and he said to someone, "I am six again.  I do not know why."

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIKI!  You have been in our home for nearly 16 months and my how you have changed everything!  You are the happiest child I have ever met and you are so optimistic about everything!  All things are new and exciting and interesting to you and I know that I do a terrible job of letting your mind explore out loud.  You're a super friend and a good little and big brother (most of the time).  You are loving and sweet.  You are eager to please, but starting to go heavy on the deceitful side these days.  You're pushing your boundaries after a year, but in a way (small way), that makes me glad because I know that means you trust us and know that we aren't going anywhere!

I don't have any pictures of you from all of your ages and I missed MANY "firsts" in your life like our first step and your first loose tooth and your first word, but you and I have had MANY more "firsts" together just in the short time you have been my son!  Here is to your first birthday in February and the first birthday where you are actually changing ages (I don't think they had birthday parties in Rwanda).  Here is to your seventh year alive (although you are probably a couple of years older) and here is to many more years to come.

The first time you got to leave the orphanage with me.
The first time you saw snow!
Your first bubble bath.
Your first time on a boogie board.
Your first summer at Kivu.
Your first hike (Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride).
Your first time on a bungee tramp.
I love you, Tiki!  Thank you for rocking my world and keeping me on my toes!  Wow!

Comments

Margie said…
Jamie Jo, he is soooo beautiful! You can see the joy in his heart through his eyes. Reminds me of my Isaiah...finds joy in everything. I am glad he has someone as wonderful as you all to call his family!!!!
February 3, 2011 at 3:13 AM
"Meck" said…
Happy Birthday Tiki!!!! All of my boys, Mason, Maddox and Matthew say they miss playing with you and can't wait to see you again! Have a great day!
February 3, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Kristyn said…
Happy Birthday Tiki!

Love,
Mitch and Kristyn
February 3, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Brittany Watson said…
Happy Birthday Tiki!! He is so blessed to have a mom like you!
February 3, 2011 at 6:30 PM
jennaferwhite said…
Um why I have I not seen the picture of tiki kissing you yet?? It's STUNNING! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET TIKI!!! :)
February 7, 2011 at 8:49 AM
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