From the first moment that I met you, I loved you. 

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and the way you always wanted to cuddle – even now.oo hoo loves connor

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You and Flashie are such good friends, but your best friend is Baby.  I’ll tell you a story about Baby one day.

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You’re always ready for an adventure – a leaf hunt or a pumpkin patch.

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You love the water and the beach especially those early morning crawling-in-bed times with OoHoo.  Or maybe a walk with me at dawn just to get sand between our toes.

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Your favorite question is , “Why?” and you don’t give up until you get an answer.

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You love me and  OoHoo and think we are pretty good playmates.  I hope you always do.

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Your curls fascinate everyone who meets you; DSC_0030 I will be sad when you decide you are too old for them.connor

DSC_0452      You climb trees because they are there

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and watch tadpoles in the creek.

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You wear goofy hats and Diego sunglasses and,

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You think everybody should be a winner in soccer, but you don’t much care about sharing your Thomas trains.

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You decided that Santa was an “okay” guy this year, and you learned that you were born to  ski.

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You fuss with your little sister, but you miss her when she’s not around.

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DSC_0372And you think your momma is the smartest momma there is, butscan0007  you absolutely know she’s the bestest!

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And as I always tell you, I love you higher than the sky, deeper than the sea, and more than there are grains of sand on the shore.  I always will.

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