Birthday Boy

Here he is...the Birthday Boy! I cannot believe he is 8 already! We had to put together a poster about him for school, and in digging through photos, I of course had a trip down memory lane that was dotted with tears. Just the other day he was little, his binki and blanket his constant companions. He was such a cuddly little guy, and believe it or not, VERY quiet. He was the only one out of my three that up until he was a year old, I could set in one spot with a basket of toys and he would still be there an hour later! He talked and walked later than the other two...just did things on his own schedule...come to think of it, he STILL does. Justin is NEVER in a hurry as those of you who know him can attest to. He just moves at a slower pace. Maybe I can learn something from that...in my constant hurried pace it drives me nuts sometimes, but I really do try and remind myself that he is just being who God created him to be. He is a classic middle child, who really would have relished being the baby...but in any case, he is all about justice and fairness, and he will let you know! He is a bit stubborn at times, but those brown eyes make just about everyone MELT. He has a goofy streak, and his belly laugh is seriously contagious! He has a passion for horses and hunting/fishing, so we will see where that takes him. Whatever he chooses to do, he will be great at...as long as it doesn't start to early in the morning... :)

Jared and Travis looking on....

He enjoyed all of his presents...here, the sought after Bass boat to go with his Dodge Dually pickup. He also got a big boy watch just like Jared's (much to Jared's dismay...it is hard being the oldest and coolest ya know), a big boy Bible and cover from Grammy, some new Wranglers from Auntie Kim, Uncle Sean and Kendyl, a truck and horse trailer, a new coat, a really awesome Horse puzzle book, a play kayak and fishing accessories to play with and the ultimate....a Nintendo DS from Grandma Rita and Grandpa Steve...

We also celebrated with Uncle Mark, Aunt Kelly, Uncle Kenneth and the rest of the family a few weeks ago, by going out to dinner at one of Justin's favorite spots...Izzy's...

Alex and Dove were there... So, that was Justin's birthday, over for another year! I am sure this year will go by just as fast as the last one did. We love you buddy!