Eleven years ago today, my heart burst with joy as I became a mother for the first time. Words can't even begin to describe the happiness and love I felt for this not-so-little (8lbs 15oz) man.
He's always been fun to hang out with. . . his giggling is contagious and he enjoys making others laugh.
As I've watched him grow the last eleven years, it has been so enjoyable to see his interests, passions and personality unfold. He's a lover of history. . . (the photo below is on a battlefield in Gettysburg)
a sports fanatic. . .
a passionate reader . .
and always open for adventure. (This is us getting caught in the rain, finding a geocache, on the streets of Gettysburg.)
He's an amazing big brother. . .
possesses a compassionate, sensitive heart. . .
and looks up to his father with wonderful admiration (which is one of my very favorite things to witness).
I'm so lucky to be his mom. In parenting and loving him, I've learned lessons and grown in so many ways. I'm thankful he loves God and am inspired and encouraged as I watch him learn what it means to serve the Lord. I'm grateful today for HIS abundant blessing!
