Today is a special day. Today we are celebrating our Eli’s third birthday! In case you missed it, you can become caught up on the history of Eli in yesterday’s post by clicking here.

I feel like I blinked and the moment that he entered this world only just occurred yesterday. It always goes too fast. I once cried when I read a friend’s Christmas card that said of our growing kids, “The days are long but the years are short.” So true.

He is the love of our lives along with his big brother. He is strong willed, keeping up with Logan always. He is hilariously funny. He is a budding dancer. He is a fan of Michael Jackson! He is full of love. He is full of compassion. He is full of a burning desire to know more, see more, say more, learn more, have more, help more, hug more and blow kisses more! Please enjoy a journey of how our Eli has become the guy he is today:

Welcome Eli Gerrit!

October 20, 2008

3:31 a.m.

7 lbs 7.5 oz.

Soft and cozy at two days old. He still has a similar look when he sleeps today!

These brothers loved each other even from before Eli was born.

Love that face!

At just 31/2 months he looks so old already!

He’s always been a very happy guy! Especially on his first Easter sporting his very first sweater vest!

Mmmm, at the early age of 10 months old, he had a refined palate!

Eli’s second Halloween proved he hadn’t had much experience with candy…yet!

This was Cowboy Eli right before he turned 2! Yee Haw!

Loving the outdoors.

Eli running at the Pumpkin Patch just one year ago!

We always felt like the force was strong in this one.

Too bad the winter didn’t offer much snow last year, Eli couldn’t enjoy his sporty snow gear more than just a couple times!

Fearsome Sir Knight? Frustrated that his helmet is too big?

Only he knows!

Just a water from Starbucks.

Ahoy, me Hearties!

Always loving his ice cream !

A good Jedi is always improving upon his skills.

This boy loves playing the back of the car!

My sweetest Eli. I wish you a very happy birthday and a third year full of laughter, surprise, wonder, friends, love and happiness. You are a delight in the lives of all of us. I love you, Bubba! xoxoxo