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Dear Kava,

happy happy 1st birthday, my love. i can't believe it's here. your first birthday. it seemed as if i just found out we were going to be blessed with another baby in our family.

if you talk to your brother and sister, you will probably find out that i love to tell each of you the story of how you were born ;)

well, let's get there.. september 2010, i found out we were pregnant. your lola keeps insisting she knew because i "craved" italian food on my birthday. i simply made a suggestion for dinner of italian food. i swear the minute i found out i was pregnant with you, my back hurt. and that's how it was the ENTIRE TIME. i had morning sickness right away.

funny story, when i was 4 months along, we went to have an ultra sound. i asked the tech not to tell me what you were. she was doing fine until i asked, how does the baby look. she said, ' he looks fine'. I said, 'did you say HE?! i'm having a boy?' she accidentally spilled the beans. deep down, i was ecstatic. i wanted another boy. we decided to name you after your great grandfather, kava. we decided it was time to stick w/tradition on your dad's side. of course your middle name is after robert nesta marley, aka, bob marley.

i was put on light bed rest at about 6 months into the pregnancy. luckily, you were ok. i started having cramps at about 2 am on may 6th. i finally woke up your dad at about 3 am and went to memorial. the 'cramps' got harder and i was admitted. the nurse guessed that i would have you at about 1230 .. and i had you at 1215 pm. you were 8lbs 4oz 21 inches of loveliness. i fell in love the minute you were placed in my arms. i had instant amnesia of the pain i went through. this may sound cheesy, but when i look at you guys, it's like i see a beautiful sunset. glowing eyes, bright smiles. i'm so grateful to have you guys in my life.

kava, you are pure joy. you are the happiest baby of the 3 (sorry guys). you are so giddy. you smile in your sleep. i hope you stay this way. enjoy your life, smile at all times. look at the world with an open heart. i loved this year we had together. i can't wait to spend many many many more with you. my little man. i can't wait to see what more you bring to our family.

happy birthday, kava. we love you soo much, our sweet cake. :)

love, mommy