You know the thing about babies....................

You know the thing about babies is that they always start out so tiny.......

But in no time they get all attitudnal with their new personalities........................

Whachu talkin' bout Willis?

Soon they are sneaky..............

Cupcake? What cupcake? I haven't eaten any cupcake.

I don't know why you keep accusing me. I have not been in the markers!

And you know all kids go through phases........................

The sad dragon phase was definitely the worst

Before long they are doing grown up things with ease................

Hey Mama, look at me! Hey Daddy, watch this!

Do.Not. kiss me in front of everybody!

They mature...............................

Can I hold her and take a picture please?

But sometimes the attitude still shows through.............................

If you don't stop taking photos of me right this second and wipe this mess off my face, I'm going to cut you. Seriously. I do not kid.

You know the thing about babies?  One day they are brand new and then just a few more days and they are celebrating their sixth birthday.   And while all that individual stuff is going on that seems to last forever (like the colic and the sad dragon), it turns out it all adds up to six of the quickest and most wonderful years of your life.  Funny how that happens.

Son, you are the most amazing little creature with your handsome looks, and funny quirks, and hat poking up off the top of your head.  You're so smart and so good and so loving, and you are so much like your daddy in so many ways.  You are the best surprise that could have ever happened to me and I love your little face off.  Thanks for making the past six years wonderful. 

Happy Birthday Turnanator!