happy birthday, brooks!

nine years ago this little guy entered our world.  i remember thinking i wasn't sure how another little boy was going to fit into our little family of 3.  i worried the whole time i was pregnant that i wouldn't make it all the way and that we would be on the same roller coaster we were on the first time.  i was worried how carson would feel about having another little person in the house sharing his space.  i was worried.  and then on april 6, 2009 at 4:11 am (the date of your older brothers' birthday 4-11, still gives me chills when i remember hearing the time of birth called out) this little 7 pound beautiful baby boy joined our family and we were forever changed and immediately in love.  you came in on your own terms...5 days before your older brother just to make sure you were first.  no nicu time for you but you decided to through us into the world of cardiology and congenital heart defects.  you for sure gave us a scare but in your sweet little eyes i could see you telling me, no worries mom.  i got this.  you amaze us everyday with your sweet, kind heart and your strong willed,  stubborn personality.  you are not an easy one to crack but once you do it's so amazing.  and oh, those dimples will get you in trouble (and out of trouble) one day!  you are our one and only brooks.  there are no others out there like you and we are lucky to call you ours.  happy birthday to the most amazing 9 year old i know!

those dimples!