There's so much to say about this little boy who is quickly turning into a young man. The reason I am so proud of you is because you were smart enough to emulate your father-not your mother!! Our home would be a very different place without your sweet spirit, your calming influence, and your wonderful smile. Don't be afraid to laugh, to mess up and start over, and to find joy in the moment that you're in! Because the moments are flying by and before we know it...woosh! You'll be 19! Thank you for choosing to be baptized and for setting an awesome example to your younger siblings! I tried cutting Emma and I out of some of the pictures...I'm not that talented and just got really frusturated...but here are 8 pictures for 8 great years. I know this is a couple of days early...but I also knew it was now or never! The next few weeks are going to give me a run for my money! Kind of literally and figuratively:) Some of you know what I mean!