On December 22, 2013, Supernatural star Jared Padalecki and wife Genevieve welcomed a new addition to their family: Austin Shepherd Padalecki.

Called Shep, the newest Padalecki boy joined big brother Thomas Colton to give his parents more joy.  Like Sam and Dean Winchester, the Padalecki boys share a close bond which is evident from the family photos we have seen.  And the stories Jared and Jensen tell about Tom and Shep at Supernatural Creation Conventions are a delight.

And who could forget the absolutely adorable Facebook video Jared shared of Shep dancing.  This happy kid is full of charm. Today Austin Shepherd Padalecki (Shep) turns three.  May he continue to spend time with those he loves and who love him. Here’s wishing him a Happy Birthday and a lifetime of special moments.

Here is a poem by The Nerdy Girl Express poet and writer Tracy Diane Miller:

If you asked the sun and the trees this day
Why do you celebrate
Do you know what they would say
The joy we feel and the laughter to savor with moments kept
Are all in honor of a special little boy named Shep
On December 22nd
In the year 2013
Shep was born giving his family so much happiness
A gift that was seen
His parents and his older brother Tom quickly found
That Shep was a real treat to have around
So if you asked the sun and the trees
Why do you celebrate this way
Nature would tell you
It is because Shep Padalecki turns three years old today

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