Our Little Man turned 5

Happy Birthday Dylan! Dylan turned 5 on Friday the 25th. Kalen & I can't believe how old Dylan is getting. To think that just 5 years ago this is what he looked like:


This pic was taken a little while after he was born. He ate a lot....

Dylan was admitted to the NICU (Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit) about 12 hours about he was born. We found out later that the respitorary issue he was having were possible seizures. Dylan was 10lbs 6ozs. He was the biggest baby in the NICU. We got lots of strange looks since he was so big from the other parents. Dylan spent the first week of life in the hospital. It still seems like a blur but I remember the feelings like it was yesterday....

We've come a long way and have met a ton of people that we wouldn't have otherwise since we entered the "special needs" world. We are grateful for all the love and support we receive from everyone, those with "special needs" children, those with "typical" children and those that don't have children yet. We are truly blessed!


This is Mr. D. Yes he has an IV in his head. They didn't give us any warning before we saw him like that. Not that it would have helped. Our world changed that day, but for the better. We wouldn't change anything. We have learned a lot during the past 5 years. Although there are days that we are unsure, worried and sometime feel that our world was turned upside down, we wouldn't change it. Dylan is such a sweet little boy with so much going for him. He works so hard at everything. He has helped to see appreciate the "little" things in life so much more. We LOVE you Dylan!!!!!

Our birthday day boy..... He's pretty much always happy.



We had some family and friends over to celebrate Dylan's big day with us. We had lots of fun!!!!

Our buddy Justin:)


Grandpa Faulconer and Uncle Brian


Dylan;s, awesome teacher, Shirley:) We were so glad she could come. She means a lot to us!


The kids enjoying the water in the little swimming pool. They used the slide to make it even more fun!






Pinata time!!!!! Youngest to oldest.




Dylan loved the pinata. I'm so glad I decided to do one this year.

Dylan blew out the candle on his cake. Not the traditional way, but with help. we hooked up one of his switches that can activate things to a fan. When he pushed the switch it started the fan and what happened......the fan blew out the candle. It brought tears to my eyes. He is really starting to understand cause and effect. It's awesome!!!!


So proud of himself!
MaryEllen as you can see in the background that it was pretty cool too.

Enjoying some cake!

Evan and counsin Henry

Daddy and Dylan opening his gifts. He got lots of great gifts! A lot of thought and consideration were put into Dylan's gifts! Thanks everyone!

MaryEllen loves her pic taken

Dylan is lauging because he LOVES the sound of tissue paper.......



James, Dylan, Judy and Justin!!!!

Judy with her arms full.............

A vary content Dylan! He loves the rainstick the Lee's gave him. Hence the super happy face below.

Henry & MaryEllen taking in all of the festivities.



What a stud!!!!