There once was a little girl named Amalia. She loved playing with her mommy's friend Kellie on Thursdays while Mommy worked, but she wanted a special friend of her own.
So she was very excited when Kellie and her husband Mike welcomed baby Jack into their family two years ago yesterday! Mali tried very hard to be gentle around Jack the first time she met him. (That was probably the last time she was ever bigger than him).
Jack became the favorite visitor to Mali's house and together they shared stuffed animals, books, push cars, blocks, and whatever snacks Kellie would pack in their bag. When Mali's baby sister Brinnly arrived, she too loved Jack's attention and he was as sweet as ever to her.
One special day last June, Jack came to play with Amalia and Brinnly all day. When his daddy came to pick him up that night he had a special surprise for him--Jack's sister Abigail had arrived! The girls had so much fun welcoming her and watching Jack thrive in his big brother role.
Even now, when there are way too many miles separating Mali and Jack (and their sisters and parents) they are still best buddies. She prays for him every night, includes him in most conversations, and loves a good phone conversation with him. Hopefully an in-person visit will happen again soon. Have a wonderful birthday Jack! We love you!
(Note--this post was supposed to include pictures but our desktop computer is only halfway repaired, making that impossible. Next time, Jack, next time)
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Thanks for the birthday shout-out! Jack's misses his best buddies, Mali and Brinnly too. We hope to have another in-person playdate with you guys soon. Maybe this summer.
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