Thursday, August 25, 2005

Happy First Year Ethan

 

Hello my growing nephew.Happy happy birthday big boy.  It was a year ago that you said hello to the world outside.  You made us wait a little longer, but it was all worth it.

I remember every moment of that day I first saw you.  I remember your first cry hello.  It was so tiny and soft, and didn’t last more than a minute.  You were so quiet while I came for that visit.

I thought you were beautiful, so perfect in every way, so big and so brave. 

I remember the first time you opened those eyes, I thought I saw my Papa looking at me all knowing and true.

I sure miss you very very much Ethan, every single day.  I wish I got to visit with you, and your mommie and daddy, and Eli more than any thing.  You are such a happy baby and such a big boy and strong.  Little Hoss I hear them call you as I snicker in my head.

Remember my nephew, you will always be special, blessed, and loved.  There will always be a special place in my heart, just for you.  Because for some reason when I look into to your eyes I see a little bit of me.   You have a good spirit and is protected by the fiercest love there is.  Family and our Father’s love.  I carry you with me in a picture in my head every day, so that even though we are not together physically, we are forever bound to each other spiritually. 

Happy First Birthday little big man!  I look forward to watching you grow!  I love you!

Uncle Derek

 

 

 

 

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great pictures of Ethan. Helen

Anonymous said...

What a nice picture display of Ethan!  Happy Birthday Ethan!
Carol

Anonymous said...

wonderful collage!
~Julie

Anonymous said...

Precious photos. Thanks for sharing them.
Hugs..
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK

Anonymous said...

Derek you know how I feel about your family....the kid are absolutely adorable.  Happy Birthday Ethan.
Betty

Anonymous said...

What a cutie! or should I say both of you?
Happy B Day, Baby Ethan!
Tess

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful tribute!  I hope this goes into his baby book!  Thanks for sharing such precious memories.
Donna

Anonymous said...

Wow!  Its amazing how fast they grow and change in just a year!  That is a nice page you made for him!  Linda

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Ethan!
Derek you did a wonderful job with the pictures and expressing your feelings.  He is so adorable!  I hope you get to see him soon!

Anonymous said...

I don't know who is luckier...you or Ethan.    This is really sweet.    nancy

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you beautiful Ethan!!
Tami

Anonymous said...

Wow Derek!  The photo of Ethan that is just below the photo of you holding him looks just like you!  That's amazing.

Chris
http://journals.aol.com/jeroldssis/ItsAllAboutMeIthink

Anonymous said...

That was a lovely entry, and it has left me with a smile on my face. Thank you.