Let's start with a heartfelt and bursting with joy 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANKIE!!!

This is my second child, firstborn son, and today is his birthday and the first day of a new job, in this new decade. Wow, a lot of firsts here, but I couldn't be prouder.

I asked my children if I could start a new tradition, and feature them on my blog, just to keep a momma happy, as I always want to acknowledge them, and I love baby pictures. They all agreed, and his is the first birthday of the year, so here's a photo montage of my favorite images, and they each capture what I love about him.

It's (almost) all about Frankie. I did add a few shots with him and his siblings, and a few other kind folks, me included :), as these are images that make me smile and remind me of the joys of motherhood.

Blast from the Past

I think I'll start with something he probably doesn't remember: a Christmas card from his kindergarten teacher, Ms. Igarashi. Even at that young age, he was happy, smiling and oh, so loved.

Transitions

Next, are a collection of images that begin at 11 months  ... I'm not sure what I'll do next year as I have almost all my favs here, but I know I can find many more.

Frankie, This Is Your Life:

Now & Then

We've come to the most present: Frankie and big sis ...

 ... and Frankie and Zoey:

Have a fantabulous day, son.
I love you. Go forth and
be blessed today,
and every day.

As is my way, I want to post this birthday wish on the date of his birth, on 01/07, at 1:07, and that's exactly what I'll do.

In honor of this great man, who I love dearly, here's a haiku poem written just for Frankie:

Tall, strong and wise, son
Your star boundlessly shines bright
It's with you always

With Much Love,

Your Momma

AWBM Blog Post #027 | 7 January 2020