Baby, you're a firework!

Samuel,

today you turn 12. 

Twelve years ago you turned my world 

upside down.

Nothing has been the same since.

Born on the 4th of July, 

you were my 'firework'...

in every way!

You amaze me.  Really.  

I can't believe someone like you

came from someone like me.

You are the best of your daddy and me,

and then some.

You're mine, but you've always been 

God's first.

That's why you're

'Samuel'.

When we named you, we knew then

what we know now:

you are destined for great things.

So I dedicate one of your favorite songs to you today, 

because Katy said it just as well as I could have:

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July

Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh
As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down

Happy Birthday, Buddy Boy!

I love you much, more and most (so there!) ;>

Mommy

PS.  Here is a special video wish from John McDonald of John's America Bike Tour

(please consider pausing the music at the bottom of the page before watching video :))