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SIX!



  I may have mentioned this before, but when I married Russ I said that we needed to have boys so the world could be graced with more good men like him. I am confident that Taevin will fulfill that need. He was a good baby, he is a good kid, I anticipate that he will be a good teenager, and eventually a great man.
  My sweet Taevin turned six yesterday... SIX! Where has the time gone? Wasn't it just last week when we were going 30 mph on the freeway on our way home from the hospital with our new little bundle of joy? Yet I can't remember what life was like without him, funny how that works.
  We had a great party with a magician (http://www.utahmagic.com/) and tons of presents, food and friends, and seeing how happy he was made all of the planning and every penny we spent worth it.
  All three of my children are so precious and wonderful in different ways, but Taevin is the one who has so patiently allowed himself to be the "guinea pig" as I learn how to be a good parent. In all honesty, a monkey could probably raise Taevin and get a pretty good outcome so I can't pat myself on the back too much for his good temperament, it just comes naturally to him.
  There is always something special about your first child, and with Taevin being so much like his daddy, we have always connected. I get him, and he gets me, he has stolen his mommy's heart and I'm sure I won't be the only girl who adores him. I feel so blessed to have this little man who can brighten my whole day with his infectious smile. Happy birthday Taevin!

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  1. The party turned out perfect. We had a great time. Happy 6th Birthday Taevin.

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