Max is 4!

Four years ago today, Greg and I were sitting in the hospital with no idea just how long it would be until we would get to meet our little Max.  (about 15 1/2 more hours)  Of course, it was all worth it when we got to hold our little bundle!

Just look at what a cute little baby he was!

 

And look at the fine fisherman he has grown into!  (I think he actually might have helped reel that one in!)

Maxwell Dean, you hold a special place in your mommy and daddy's hearts.  As the little baby who made us parents, your firsts are all of our firsts, too!  We love watching you grow up, we love hearing your all-encompassing prayers at meal times (even if we giggle at them), we love how protective and caring you are of your little sisters (and how you love to make Tirzah laugh!), we love how soft your heart is for animals (and children) who don't have parents and how you love God and Jesus, we love watching your little mind develop and hearing the questions and statements you come up with, and we love the fact that you still love to cuddle with us.  Happy 4th birthday, buddy!