{The Blessed Adventurer}

11.17.15.

Dear Reuben,

exactly one week ago today (11.10.15) you were born. Here you are, your darling little self and I am completely smitten. Your birth had complications and we prayed for you and waited to hear news. You are just more proof to us that miracles happen. I cried the morning you were born. Tears of joy as I rejoiced with your parents. Your mama is my best friend and for our entire lives she dreamed about this day. Marrying her man and building a family together. Reuben, you are your mamas dream come true and that makes me happy enough to cry. I've been with you since Thursday and people are wondering why I'm just getting around to mention you, but you know what? I've been savoring you. Every minute we get together. All your little fingers. Your tiny baby feet. Your adorable little Mohawk. Your strong willed (Davis) personality. Your yawns. Your stretches. Every little detail about you. I'm just soaking it all in because I know you won't be this little for long. You are the answer to so many prayers, Little Man. There's grand adventures in store your little life and I know we're going to be great friends. My heart is so full! I can't even describe to you what you mean to me! I love you so much Reuben James, and I am so happy to have you in my life.

All my love you cutie,
your auntie Erin