Happy 5th Birthday Erik!

O.k.  I know.  This is 20 days late.  But, on March 1st we celebrated Erik's 5th birthday.  The theme for his party was Thomas the Tank Engine.  Erik just went for his 5 yr. check up and we found out he is 27 lbs. and 34 inches!  He sure is growing.  I don't know how much longer I can carry him around.  He's getting so heavy!  Erik is doing well.  He is rolling over, trying to sit up in his chair and always scooting off his diaper!  He is going in for another hearing test to see if we can get his hearing aids in so we can work on seeing if he can speak.  The only word I have ever heard him say is "Mama".  But he no longer says it (that I have noticed).  I'm hoping he'll develop the ability to speak.  When I think of how far Erik has come since his days as a tiny preemie in the NICU, I am filled with love and pride for our miracle.  I love that boy!  God is so good to have blessed me with 4 handsome nephews and I love all 4, the 3 on Earth and the angel in Heaven.  So, although this is late, Happy 5th Birthday Erik!!  Aunty loves you Bubba!