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Friday, May 7, 2010

Four Years....

Four years ago today, my Bear was born.

He was the sweetest little newborn. I would actually wake up in the middle of the night to check on him because he was such a good sleeper. Don't hate me-, my oldest was the world's worst sleeper.

He was the smiliest, happiest, most content baby.

If he was tired, he would just fall asleep wherever we were.

No fussing.

He often got dragged all over the place because his older brother(older by just short of 17 months) was on the go. Bear never complained.


He took his very first step exactly on his first birthday.

His smiles melted my heart...still do.
Btw, we actually called him "Little Bear." I've dropped the "little" since then, at least on my blog.


My baby turned 2...and became a big brother about 2 weeks later.

He was still a sweet little boy, but we did start to worry about him, since he wasn't hitting milestones when he should.

Here he is on his third birthday:


Shortly after that, we found out that he was sick and that explained a lot of the delays that he had.


Bear had us worried for quite a while.


Our sweet boy.


He's healed a lot in the past year.


He's our smiley, happy, loving Bear.


When I go in to check on him before I go to bed, I always kiss him and say "I love you."


Without even waking up, he murmers back, "I love you, too, Mommy."


He is a mama's boy:  He loves the beach and occasionally needs time alone. Oh, does he have a temper. But, he also cries when someone around him is hurting.


He gives the best hugs.


Have I mentioned that smile?



Happy 4th birthday to my Little Bear!



*****
The Baby Contest ends at 5pm EST TODAY! Please, please, please(yes, I'm begging), go vote for Bear's little brother Mason. No registration required. Quick and easy voting. Thanks so much! Vote HERE

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79 Comments:

Blogger MommyLovesStilettos said...

He is so adorable!! Happy Birthday Bear! :)

May 7, 2010 at 10:29 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

So cute! Happy Birthday Bear! :)

May 7, 2010 at 10:35 AM  
Blogger BNM said...

awww adorable!! Happy Birthday Bear!!!

May 7, 2010 at 10:37 AM  
Blogger Sara said...

He's so sweet! So glad he's doing better! Happy Birthday, Bear!

May 7, 2010 at 10:39 AM  
Blogger Oka said...

How precious is he?

I just love little boys at that age.

Let him know we said Happy Birthday Bear

May 7, 2010 at 10:39 AM  
Blogger Hair Bows & Guitar Picks said...

He is just so cute! happy Birthday to him :)

May 7, 2010 at 10:39 AM  
Blogger Tasha said...

happy birthday bear

May 7, 2010 at 10:40 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

He is such a little cutie!! Happy Birthday little man!

May 7, 2010 at 10:42 AM  
Blogger Kmama said...

That post brought me to tears. Happy birthday little bear!!

I tried to vote as it's past 10:30, but it still says I already voted.

May 7, 2010 at 10:51 AM  
Blogger Tabatha said...

Happy birthday to your lil man! My baby boy turned 6 yesterday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with yours!!

May 7, 2010 at 10:54 AM  
Blogger Sara said...

Oh my goodness.... could your boys be any cuter???? Happy Birthday!!!

May 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM  
Blogger Stacey @ Chasing Cloud 9 said...

He's such a doll! Hope he has a wonderful birthday :)

May 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM  
Blogger Her Posh Palate... said...

This gave me the warm fuzzies!

Your bear is too handsome! So glad I stumbled upon your blog!

May 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM  
Blogger Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

How incredibly sweet he (and his smile!!) are. Happy Birthday!

May 7, 2010 at 11:24 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh that just melts my heart. He is adorable! Happy Birthday Bear! They grow up too fast.
Just voted. :)

May 7, 2010 at 11:26 AM  
Blogger Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

Awwwww...what a sweetheart. And, my girls never slept like that. Boo!

What a cute and handsome little bear.

May 7, 2010 at 11:29 AM  
Blogger Daisygirl said...

Ya he is adorable...look at those cheeks!
I hope he has a fabulous birthday ;)
Off to vote!

May 7, 2010 at 11:42 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He is just the cutest! Happy birthday Bear.

May 7, 2010 at 11:42 AM  
Blogger Sarah and the Gentlemen said...

What great pictures! He's such a handsome little guy. Joyful, compassionate, loving... such great qualities.
Happy Birthday, Bear.

May 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM  
Blogger Jen said...

What a cutie!

I wish him a very happy birthday.

May 7, 2010 at 11:47 AM  
Blogger Your mom said...

Like the new background and happy being a mom to your son on his 4th birthday!

May 7, 2010 at 11:48 AM  
Blogger Foursons said...

I voted again and Happy Birthday to that sweet boy!

May 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM  
Blogger Evonne said...

What a cutie!

Happy Birthday, Bear!!

May 7, 2010 at 12:05 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

My little man turned four a week and a half ago... I hate that they grow up so fast!

Happy Birthday to your Little Bear :)

PS Love the new look of the blog :)

May 7, 2010 at 12:11 PM  
Blogger Momma Fargo said...

So damn cute! I voted again! Go Mason!

May 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM  
Blogger Adrienne said...

Happy Birthday Bear!!! Blog looks great Shell... I voted for Mason have a wonderful weekend and a great Mother's Day!

May 7, 2010 at 12:18 PM  
Blogger Ma What's 4 dinner said...

Happy Happy Birthday Bear! Enjoy your weekend buddy!

If your guy is 4 that means my must be about to be 4. Uh oh, better get on planning that par-tay!

Alex

May 7, 2010 at 12:18 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Bear...

May 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM  
Blogger Jene said...

So cute! Hope you guys have a lovely celebration.

May 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM  
Blogger Brandi said...

Awww, Happy Birthday to Bear! Such a cutie pie! ;)

May 7, 2010 at 1:02 PM  
Blogger Alexis AKA MOM said...

Ahhh that smile is wonderful!!!! Happy Birthday Bear you're a wonderful young man.

Voted for Mason :)

May 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM  
Blogger Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Happy birthday Bear.

May 7, 2010 at 1:37 PM  
Blogger Sara said...

Happy birthday, little one!

He sounds like a great kid who had made lots of leaps and bounds in the past year.

I'm sure he'll only continue making all sorts of wild progress!

May 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Love this! He is so adorable. And only a few months younger than my twins (they turned 4 in December)! Happy Birthday!

May 7, 2010 at 1:51 PM  
Blogger Jodi said...

How adorable is he!! Happy Birthday to your son!! :)

May 7, 2010 at 1:57 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to your sweetie! He is just sooo cute!

May 7, 2010 at 2:17 PM  
Blogger Jenny said...

Happy Birthday Bear! Eat lots of cake!

Such a sweetie Shell!

May 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM  
Blogger Amber Page Writes said...

That's definitely a fantabulous smile. Happy Birthday to your little bear!

May 7, 2010 at 2:45 PM  
Blogger Samantha said...

Happy Birthday to Bear :) He is too cute!

And I love the new look! Flip flops rock!

May 7, 2010 at 3:15 PM  
Blogger Steph said...

Love this post!!!

Happy anniversary on being a mom to this little angel!

xoxox

May 7, 2010 at 3:41 PM  
Blogger Rebecca said...

Seriously gorgeous kid!!!

May 7, 2010 at 3:52 PM  
Blogger ♥FreakyehS♥ said...

Hi Shell just watching the smiling and adorable angelic face of your bear made me smile. You are lucky to have a good sleeper bear.

May 7, 2010 at 3:52 PM  
Blogger Sarah at The Stroller Ballet said...

Happy Birthday Little Bear! That's a lovely tribute. I haven't been able to visit blogs in a while, so haven't been by. I love your new design!!

May 7, 2010 at 3:57 PM  
Blogger Joy@TPMG said...

Happy birthday Bear! I hope Mason wins. My fingers are crossed!

May 7, 2010 at 4:38 PM  
Blogger TheFitHousewife said...

Awww...he is so sweet! Happy Birthday to your little bear!

BTY, love the look of your blog.

May 7, 2010 at 4:44 PM  
Blogger Joann Mannix said...

Shell, that was undeniably so sweet.

Happy Birthday to your little man and what a cutie patootie he is.

May 7, 2010 at 5:28 PM  
Blogger Theodora Ofosuhima said...

I am sure another comment stating the obvious does not hurt.

HE IS DEF. GOING TO RUBE SOME HEARTS!
Happy Birthday little boy!

Ps: I like your new blog design, :)!

May 7, 2010 at 5:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy Happy Birthday to Little Bear! What a sweet tribute to your guy. He's so stinkin' cute!

May 7, 2010 at 5:33 PM  
Blogger Crystal Escobar said...

oh that is just so cute! I loved reading about your little bear, and seeing all the absolutely adorable pics of him. I'm FOR SURE going to vote right now!!!
Happy Birthday to him! And happy mothers day to you!

May 7, 2010 at 6:39 PM  
Blogger Venassa said...

What a cutie. I love hearing about him. He seems like a real sweetheart. Happy birthday to him!

May 7, 2010 at 8:26 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm voting (again). Absolutely adore this expression of your love for Bear and, from your description and the pics, he deserves it. Happy Birthday. And may this be a year of blessings for him and you.

May 7, 2010 at 8:28 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sh*t! Too late to vote but I forgot to tell you anyway I love what you've done to your blog. It looks fabulous!

May 7, 2010 at 8:34 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

AWWW Happy Birthday BEAR!! He's so sweet!

May 7, 2010 at 8:42 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

He is seriously one of the cutest little boys Ive ever seen! Happy Birthday!

May 7, 2010 at 8:47 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

He is seriously one of the cutest little boys Ive ever seen! Happy Birthday!

May 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

He is seriously one of the cutest little boys Ive ever seen! Happy Birthday!

May 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM  
Blogger Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife said...

Happy 4th Birthday to Bear! He is definitely one of the cutest kids I have ever seen: what a contagious smile!

May 7, 2010 at 9:20 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What an amazingly beautiful, sweet and heartfelt tribute to your gorgeous little (big) bear. happy birthday to him! Have a wonderful weekend!

May 7, 2010 at 9:35 PM  
Blogger Helene said...

Happy 4th birthday, Bear!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us....it's so sweet to see how much he's grown in those years!!

I missed the cut-off to vote but hopefully the votes I did place helped!!

May 7, 2010 at 9:57 PM  
Blogger Jayme said...

He's so sweet! Happy Birthday Bear & Mama Bear :)

May 7, 2010 at 10:32 PM  
Blogger Katie's Dailies said...

Happy birthday to your cute,cute little big man!!

May 7, 2010 at 10:47 PM  
Blogger Vanessa said...

HOW CUTE!! Happy Birthday to your Bear!!

May 7, 2010 at 11:32 PM  
Blogger Cyndy Bush said...

What a cutie pie! Happy Birthday to him!

May 8, 2010 at 1:05 AM  
Blogger Holly Lefevre said...

Happy Birthday. He is so handsome...LOVE that smile. My boy melts my heart too. Enjoy you rweekend.

May 8, 2010 at 1:41 AM  
Blogger Sarah said...

What a cutie! He is going to be a heart-breaker when he grows up :)

May 8, 2010 at 8:22 AM  
Blogger The Mommyologist said...

Aww...Happy Birthday to your Bear!!! Such a cutie pie!

May 8, 2010 at 9:02 AM  
Blogger Big Mama Cass said...

That was such a beautiful post. I don't know why but it made me cry. It was so cute!!

May 8, 2010 at 4:46 PM  
Blogger supahmommy- somethin's wrong with that girl said...

He is such a little J!!!
So cute. You go bear! heal heal heal!

I tried to vote- b ut no " dot" ?
what the hell am i looking for to enter the vote
I see MS's pic.. but.. then stuck.

May 8, 2010 at 8:04 PM  
Blogger Messy Mommy said...

They grow up so so fast! So grateful that he's come so far this year! Yay Bear! Happy Birthday!

May 8, 2010 at 9:21 PM  
Blogger Life Without Pink said...

Happy Birthday to your little man...he is so sweet! Oh and LOVE your new look! Doesn't it feel good!

May 9, 2010 at 10:28 AM  
Blogger Robyn Lee said...

OH he's darling!!! Happy birthday to your little man! : )

Btw, super cute blog design! : )

May 9, 2010 at 3:40 PM  
Blogger Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Your little boy is absolutely precious! Love that smile. :)

May 9, 2010 at 10:14 PM  
Blogger Debby said...

While raising three girls, I often wondered what raising three boys would be like! Now I know! Thanks.

May 10, 2010 at 9:46 AM  
Blogger bj said...

Just to say I just voted for your baby...:))

May 10, 2010 at 9:54 AM  
Blogger Davney said...

Happy birthday to him! Love the cowboy picture!

May 10, 2010 at 3:08 PM  
Blogger Jami said...

Happy belated birthday to the little man and happy new blog look to you! LOVE IT!

May 10, 2010 at 3:32 PM  
Blogger MommaKiss said...

oh jaysus, the love of a baby. momma's boy. my big kid is almost 5. and i'm all vaklempt about it. great pictures, and I'm so glad he's healing.

May 10, 2010 at 4:15 PM  
Blogger Nishant said...

Happy belated birthday 2 U.
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May 11, 2010 at 10:21 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Happy (way) belated birthday. He does have a great smile!

May 27, 2010 at 4:19 PM  

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