6 years ago today:
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First time daddy. Firstborn son. One of the first holds.
First day at home
First time on a beach…2 1/2 years later.
First lost tooth….6 years later.
And just for laughs….as I was going through pics I came across this one. It is one of our first family pictures. Chris thinks we look the same…we differ in that opinion.
This picture cracks me up. So many things I could say about it…it is just so funny to me. First time parents.
My 5lb 13oz boy is six today. It is a strange place…having a six year old. A wonderfully new, exciting, strange place. I have a six year old son. Pretty cool. I’ll leave it at that because you already know how crazy I am about my kids and how much I love being a mom…if I get all sappy right now I’ll start crying and there is a lot of celebrating to do today.
Happy Birthday Tough Guy….you’re awesome….and super strong…and you can run really fast…and you have killer ‘karate’ moves.
by AshleyAnn
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meredith - Happy Birthday, buddy!
Oh, Ashley….just wait till your YOUNGEST turns 6! UGH! It doesn’t get much sappier or more emotional than that! Have FUN today! 
Rachel Ridd - very sweet! you make being a mom look amazing
it looks like you’re a pretty darn good one too. i hope that he has a fabulous bday!
karen brown - my oldest turned 6 just 3 weeks ago. (funny how much older 6 seems than 5.) he sure looks like a heartbreaker!
Courtney Connelly - Happy Birthday C!!! I vividly remember your super excited mom calling me six years ago this morning to tell me you were here. That is a very special memory for me. You are an amazing kid and it is fun watching you grow up! Have a fun day!
anne c - Happy Birthday! I hope yall have a wonderful, fun celebration!
Samantha - Happy Birthday to Biggest Brother!
Alba - happy birthday mum! because you are good a part of it. and happy birthday to the handsome old brother.
Rachel - Happy Birthday!!! Very sweet post….
Rachel C - C — Wow!! You are so grown up! I hope your birthday is SUPER FUN!! You have such a tender heart — probably my favorite thing about you. Although, I do love listening to you tell stories — so very detailed and imaginative and enthusiastic. And, I agree with your Mom — you have “mad” karate skills — especially when you wear that spider man mask. Happy Birthday, STUD!
Erin - Happy 6th Birthday!! Wow, can’t believe that?!? Hope your day is super special and full of fun C!!
Megan H - Happy Birthday! I bet it has gone by so fast. Next thing you know, little sister will be turning six too!
Robyn Farmer - Happy Birthday big brother! I agree you look very different from the first family photo. I think when you first have a child you have this idea of what you and your children should look like and dress like. As time goes by you come into your own skin and express who you are. The last family photo represents what I think of your family, fun, loving, beautiful, unique and filled with Jesus.
Jesse - Happy Birthday C! You are such a big boy!!
Sandy - When my oldest, now 20, graduated high school and left for college a good friend spoke words to me that I wish I had heard when my first born was six years old. She, in a most sincere way, encouraged me to “Love Loosely” and then went on to explain that “Loving Loosely” means being aware that our children are only ours for a season. If we love too tightly then it really, really hurts when God has to pry our fingers off as our ‘babies’ leave the nest. OH HOW TRUE THAT WAS and oh how I wish I had heard those words of wisdom when my girls were little. My youngest of two girls graduates high school in May and because I have this truth now resting in my heart, I feel much more prepared for the days ahead.
Enjoy your ‘big boy’! Six is such a fun age! …but remember these words, “Love Loosely” because God has a big plan for that young man and it will unfold much more rapidly than you can imagine!
Sandy - …by the way, I found your blog by linking through a couple others that I read; Heart to Heart with Holley and Joy’s Hope About Me. You have a beautiful family and a “happy” blog. I’ve just discovered the world of blogging and yours is one of a few favorites that I like to visit.
Thanks for sharing your world….
Robyn Lee - Happy Birthday to a precious 6 year old… I love that family pic by the way!
Jaimie - This makes me emotional. We are in a place where we are still a very new family and it makes me happy to see the difference between being so new and where you are now!
Happy Birthday Oldest Brother! : )
Shanalea - My oldest is turning 8 on the 29th. I can’t believe it. Where did the time go? All those firsts will keep coming, but I prefer the first loose tooth to the first kiss.
Jodi - Happy Birthday Oldest Brother! Hope you have a wonderful celebration!
ashlee - such a handsome 6 year old! happy birthday!!
joyce & Ken - happy birthday to a wonderful great grandson God Bless you and keep smileing g g joyce
Meagan - Precious!
Jolie - A very happy birthday biggest brother!
(and you have changed a little – you look even cuter now! how did you do that?!?)
Shannon Phillips - Happy Birthday big guy! I am sure you will have lots of fun this week splashing in mud puddles or showing off all of your amazing karate skills to your mom’s camera!
lisa @ ellebows - Happy Birthday! Lovely post! Love the first time parent photo!
Anna Joy - Happy birthday Biggest brother!
Jeannette Swan - Happy Birthday!!! I hope you had a great day! Was that picture at baby dedication – I have pics of our family sitting on those benches in front of the same plants!
Kate - Happy Birthday!
Jane - Happy Birthday biggest brother!!! My daughter is six and I too still can’t believe sometimes that I’m a mother of a six year-old.
Ana - Happy birthday!
Lesley - Happy birthday to the coolest 6 year old in the world! I remember driving to the hospital when you were born. You have grown up so much in just a short six years and you’re one incredible boy. I’m so proud to be your aunt and am excited to watch you grow to be a great man. I love you and hope you had an awesome birthday!
Kim - Happy Birthday, Corbie! You have blessed my sweet Regan’s life and my heart! You are a crazy ninja warrior with ridiculous skills! Remember, I’m watching you!
ASH - Happy Birthday Biggest Brother! I think you guys look more nervous in your first family picture .. and very relaxed after having a few more kids
Yanet - Love the b/w family pic.
Danielle - Even though my little guy is only 2 1/2, your post certainly brought back a lot of memories. Let me know if you find the potion to freeze time!
emily anderson - right there with you ashley. totally love this post.
Carissa Miller - Looks like our boys love all the same things…legos and light sabers. I am sure they would have an absolute blast playing together!