Leo is SIX

Happy Birthday, Leo!  We love you!  

Life was so strange when you were born at the kick off of all the craziness that came in the Spring of 2020.  Life came to a standstill in mid-March and then you were born April 7th when the hospitals were empty in anticipation and visitors were not allowed.  We spent more time together at home, working from home, doing school from home and staying home than with any other baby.  You got held more, played with more and were surrounded by us 24/7.  I also had 3 big surgeries in April, June and July the year you were born.  My heart beats a little faster reliving all the sweet and hard moments of your first year.

You'll always be our baby even though you are quick to remind us that a six year old is not a baby.

Leo's favorite things:

Gardettos, Chex Mix, Goldfish

Apples, Carrots and french fries

You love all cookies, Reeses cups and M&Ms.

You love a good car playlist.

You are sporty and say you want to play football, basketball, golf and flag football.

You really enjoy playing games.

You love to make a deal especially on your terms.

You are an excellent writer and speller.

You are correcting your speech errors every day.  You'll say a word.  Ask how to spell it and then practice saying it properly.

You love books.

You play basketball at recess.

You love home days in your pjs.

A few favorite pictures of Leo:

And a tiny stroll down memory lane.  All of my newborn photo shoot options were cancelled in 2020 so I took matters into my own hands.  I picked out coordinating outfits and I took picutres at home.  These pictures are some of my favorites.

Now I'm all in my feels :)