Welcome to the world, brand new nephew. Today is an amazing day, what a wonderful early birthday gift for your mom! I was kind of hoping you'd wait a few more days so you could share that day together. There are so many wonderful thing waiting for you to do and learn. You have a terrific big sister, and the best ever big brother. You hit the jackpot with your oldest brother! Your other brother? Well, he's a lot like your mom, and she really loved me. Weird to think that you and your brother are 5 years apart in age, just like your mom and I are. Plus you have a special sister and brother who will be joining the family soon too.

Now, for a few secrets about your grandpa. He comes across as gruff and little stand offish, but he's thrilled to have another grandbaby. With very little effort, you can have him wrapped around your little finger. He will buy the moon for you if you ask. Just wait, since you're the last and youngest grandbaby...you are in the best spot, almost as good as your big brother had when he was the only grandchild! Since he'll be leaving for college next year someone needs to fill that spot!. Trust me on this, as a former youngest grandchild. Not to mention being the youngest in the family. This is a very, very good thing. At times it might not feel like it, especially when it seems like everyone else gets to do more and is so much more grown up. But, you will be the last to leave home. You'll get special time alone with your mom when your sisters and brothers are in school.

Your uncle and I are thrilled you are here, even if we won't get to see as often as we'd like. We will always be here for you, the distance doesn't matter. The love in our hearts does matter, even if we have yet to meet you.

May God always be a force you can feel, and may God's footstep's always guide you. May you always know love. I know there is a celebration in heaven this morning, and your Grandma and Great Grandma are leading the party.

With lots of hugs, kisses, and love,
Aunt Sunny