When Topper Turtle heard the news, he gathered everyone together and declared February 28, 2002, to be a very special birthday for Mike. A birthday that should be celebrated on the same date every year!

At Sacred Heart Hospital, Stilty Stork assisted Dr. Whittaker in delivering Mike into the world at 4:38 a.m.

"You're a fine baby boy," said Dr. Whittaker. "I know your mommy and daddy are proud to have the cutest baby in the world."

Squeaky Squirrel and Bouncer the Bunny weighed and measured little Mike who was 7 pounds 11 ounces and 17 1/2 inches long at birth.

Mommy and daddy had wanted to have a baby exactly like Mike. This very special delivery had made this one of the happiest days of their lives.

In fact, Mike seemed to make everyone happy. Even gruff old Grumbly Gopher had to chuckle when Mike made cute little baby faces.

Soon the news of the birth of Mike spread far and wide. It seemed everyone in Atlanta was thrilled to hear about Mike's arrival. When Mrs. Churchmouse heard the news, she got so excited that she fell off her chair and spilled her tea!

Grandma and Grandpa Smith, Uncle Mark and Aunt Sally came to see Mike and share in the excitement of his birth. Everyone wanted to watch him, amazed at everything he did.

Grandma and Grandpa Smith, Uncle Mark and Aunt Sally smiled at the thought of Mike growing bigger and stronger day by day. Soon he would be able to recognize all those who love him.

Before long, it was time to go home from the hospital. Missy and Tim said goodbye to everyone who had helped her at Sacred Heart Hospital. They bundled up Mike for his very first trip to the outside world.

Everything was new and exciting for Mike. He saw houses and trees for the very first time. The world was quite an interesting place.

At home, there was a very special room that had been prepared for Mike. His crib was filled with cute, fluffy toys and there were many other toys that would give Mike hours and hours of fun as he grew.

Mommy loved holding and cuddling little Mike. She talked to him in a soothing, sweet, and loving voice. Sometimes she even sang little songs as she rocked Mike back and forth.

Mommy and daddy took Mike everywhere they went. They were very proud of Mike and wanted the whole world to meet their very special little boy.

Since his birth on February 28, Michael Jeremy Smith has made the world a much happier place. Mike is truly a very special little person.

Important dates for
Michael Jeremy Smith

______________First smile
_______________Sleeps all night
_______________Rolls over
_______________Sits alone
_______________Crawls
_______________First tooth
_______________First word
_______________Pulls self up
_______________Walks