Yesterday, my yougest son Cameron turned 1 year old. We had a small family birthday party at the house, followed by a trip to Sunday night church and then a small grill out afterwards again at home.

 Usually I don't tape these video blogs when I do them, but I am taping this one and I will save it on DVD for Cameron to watch in later years. It will probably embarass him but it's the type of thing a Dad does when he loves his son.

 So here we go.

 Cameron, you are a joy to your mother, brother and myself. Right now, at age one, you're hitting the age where your personality is starting to shine through. Your smile and little laugh tells us you're going to be a good natured kid. We love watching you crawl and we're getting ready to watch you take your first steps whenever you want to take them. Right now you scoot around a lot on your rear end which gets you around, but walking is faster and you're getting ready, we can tell.

 We are so glad you are part of our family. Something happened when you were born. When it was just Mom, me and Austin we were a good solid little family but there was something missing and that was you. It became clear when you came into the world and let out your first little cry that we were now as we were intended to be: a little fantastic four all to ourselves.

 As you get older, life will get more challening. Pretty soon you'll be going to school. I hope you enjoy learning and I hope you develop a love of books. The written word really is something else. Mom and I will always watch over you and help you and we're teaching Austin to be the type of big brother that protects his little brother as opposed to beating him up for fun.

 Cameron, we love you so very much. You're quickly transforming from a little baby to a toddler before our eyes. You still like to sit in the rocking chair with Dad but I know the day is coming when you won't want to so I'm savoring all the moments I can now. You are such a treasure and I am so very happy to be your Dad.

 Happy Birthday Cameron!

 Quote Of The Day: "The time not to become a father is 18 years before a war." E.B. White

 This Day In History: A powerful explosion from an unknown cause rocked the Tunquska Basin in eastern Siberia, flattening hundreds of square miles of forest and resulting in tremors that could be felt hundreds of miles away, on this date, June 30th, 1908.

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