Today was an unbelievably special day around the Erwin house. It was E’s first birthday! Since Chase (our 22 yr. old) was a little boy I have always put a poster on the front door every time one of our kids has a birthday-it says the SAME thing every year and for every child like today the poster said “E is 1 Today!” It’s just one way to make them feel special on their special day. E had a Curious George party (I’m hoping Chase can help me put a pic of the cake on the blog)- that was so special because so many of our new foster parent friends came and brought their kids. E couldn’t believe he was actually going to get to eat that huge piece of cake!!! But then he meticulously proceeded to pinch tiny bites and wolf them down. He was precious! The party was fantastic, but there was something even better….E’s life. Now THAT is something to celebrate. The situation that brought him into care could have had devastating results, but the heavenly father had E in the palm of His hand. For that I am so grateful. He is a chunky boy, one that AA women call “Juicy”, his smile will melt your heart in a moment and when he snuggles up with his soft teddy, you feel like your watching a Hallmark commercial. He is a gift-and I am blessed beyond measure to be his Mom for a time. I love you baby boy! 
Celebratin’ at Beautiful Bouncing Baby Boy :) Happy Birthday E!
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He is SO precious, and it was So special to get to be there for his party! He is everything you describe. His life is a miracle, and I was brought to tears by what you said yesterday. He is so happy. I know he brings you so much joy, and I know what a special gift you are in his life. The cake was so cute, and I loved watching him eat it, especially when he grabbed his bottle!
Thank you for inviting us…when I am with your family, I always feel like they are my family….you are all amazing people! I was telling Clay that says so much about you, how many people came a long for the party. I was so impressed by your daughter-in-law, AND her sister, your college daughter’s roommate, and her boyfriend….so awesome that everyone in your life feels your love, and wants to be part of it. You are an amazing person, and a true inspiration. Love you friend!
The party was great, thank you so much for inviting us. L and I had a wonderful time!
E is so lucky to have you and your great family to love him!
It was so wonderful to celebrate E’s life with your family and friends. He melts my heart with his chubby pop-eye arms!
Hi Christie,
I am so glad that Baby E had a wonderful bday!!!!
I sooooooo enjoyed getting to hug your neck in person this past week!
Thank you again for coming to Texas!
Love,
Melissa
Hey my precious friend,
You and Mark were so gracious- I hope it is the first of many get-togethers!!! Love you. 
Caryl and I were so honored to get to be with you guys and to meet ALL of the Baker gang. It was truly a blessed time. The hotel was AMAZING…think we could have stayed a couple more days