Happy BIrthday to my baby Ari

Happiest {BIRTH}-day to BOTH of us Ari!

You are my very very special boy! You always felt like a sweet soul in my tummy. I love this photo because it captures how I felt and feel having you safely in my arms. MY BABY..my sweet baby in my arms...

We had QUITE A JOURNEY together to getting YOU in MY arms..BUT, you have been a very willing companion, and I have truely loved having you "along for the ride". I cant believe we made it to here..it was a long trip..

I held you in for 39 weeks and 4 days! We traveled for 2 days to Southern California. We found a beautiful beach house for you to come home to surrounded by family.

You, all cuddled up in my tummy and me praying everyday that I would make it to September when Daddy was off work. But when I saw you, from the first moment I held your little wet warm body and looked into your eyes, it has been love at first sight.

This picture is special to me because it was your first "smile" and we were all alone and it was only for me!

You are my sweet boy, and these pictures were taken on my cell phone, very casually, and when you and I were alone. But I have to say, they capture the sweetness of our time alone together.

You are a sweet soul, a sweet baby.

I am soo glad you are here, safe in my arms to love..

I love you baby Ari,

Love, Mommy