Three years ago today God said, "Get ready, cuz here he comes." William entered our world with just as much love as he gives back. The happiness he has brought to our lives is only just beginning. We knew having a boy would be different than having Grace, but nothing could prepare us for this one. Anyone that knows Will knows he hits the ground running everyday. He almost always has a smile on his face, and laughs for no apparent reason. Grace is his best friend and worst enemy, all at the same time.
We look forward to his third year of life. He will without a doubt challenge us almost everyday with his new obsession of the word NO. And with all of that, our love for him can only grow, right?
You may or may not know this, but William was named after his two grandfathers. William comes from Chris' dad, who went by Bill. We could not be more proud of the name we chose to call our son. Anyone who knew Bill absolutely loved him, and truly misses his presence in their life. Will may not have had the honor of knowing his grandfather, however Chris and I make a point of talking about his grandfather as often as possible so he feels a connection to him. William's middle name, Spencer, was my maiden name. My father passed away when Grace was just 7 months old, and lived in Hawaii at the time. So for William, when he was born, both of his grandfathers were unbelievably no longer with us. My dad, would have adored my children and given them so much love. It was and is important to Chris and I that we convey that love to our children.
William is more than just William, or Will, or Buddy. He is living with his grandfather Bill and Dennis' spirit very much alive inside him. When we celebrate his 3 years of life today we also celebrate the lives of our father's and the impact they had on our lives.
We love you Buddy! (aka Will)
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