Caleb,
God made you an extremely special boy. I believe that you will make a huge impact on this world for God's Kingdom. You mother and I spend so much time talking about you, and while we do tell you a lot about how much we love you and how great you are, we could certainly do it more. You have an amazing mind. You are so smart. In fact, Grandpa Mike actually told me when you had just turned 4 years old that "It's scary how smart that boy is." You have a soft spot in your heart for your sister, especially when she is having an off day (which isn't too often). But you are also not afraid to toughen her up and pound on her. You are a handsome boy, and that is an understatement. Both your mom and I have mentioned on numerous occasions that you could easily be a model, not just because you are handsome but because you have such a dynamite smile. You have an amazing sense of humor, you are funny and goofy in the best of ways. Honestly Caleb, I could go on and on....
Zoe,
When Caleb pounds on you, you aren't afraid to give it back in a big way! You are gorgeous, beautiful, and stunning all at once. Your mother and I love you so much. Before you were born we thought you may bring a calming presence to our home because Caleb is such an energetic boy and he is so full of life. But we were quite wrong, you only amplified it! You are a Princess. And not just a Disney princess like Cinderella or Ariel. You also remind me of Princess Leia. You are beautiful and sweet, but still tough and not afraid to mix it up with the boys. I fall more and more in love with you every single day. You have this amazing personality that everyone who gets around you instantly loves you. The presence that radiates around you is no doubt the Holy Spirit shining his light through you. You will make a phenomenal wife and mother someday. Like Caleb, you are so funny. You make our whole family laugh and you brighten every room that you walk into. I too could talk about your special qualities at an endless length....
Caleb & Zoe,
I say these things about the both of you because they are traits that God gave to you that he also gave to your mom. Your mommy is such a special person. Mommy, along with God's grace, is what brought you into this world. And because she is your mom, her amazingness has poured onto the both of you. In addition to the character and physical qualities she has given to you, she loves you like only a mother can. Don't get me wrong, I love you too. And I will always do anything for the both of you. But there is something about a mother's touch that a father just does not have. Your mom has the biggest heart for giving to others and I saw it firsthand by how she cared for you both before you could do anything by yourselves. She brought you into this world and loved you from day one. And that love has only grown. I can assure you that there will come a day where you are moved to tears because you realize how special your mommy is, but until then just keep growing and changing and loving the same way you have always done it.
I love you Caleb. I love you Zoe. And I love you Carissa!
Daddy
