grant. the big 10. our joy & delight.

Our boy. So much to say about our Grant. Our first child. wow, were we/are blessed! He entered this big, wide world a whopping 7 lb. @ 6 pm on August 12, 2002. He was an absolutely beautiful little boy & still is. He captured my heart then & he still has it today. This boy of ours has an amazingly compassionate little heart, wise beyond his years & continues to tell us on a daily basis how much he loves each & every one of us. His heart is overflowing with love. He is such a kind, genuine, gentle, sweet little boy. Yes, I still consider him my little boy, even though he starts double digits tomorrow. He is definitely a first-born. As much as we tease him about being our family police officer of his siblings, he has their backs just as much. He is one protective dude!! He is a delight!! Most days, he can be found playing with his siblings, practicing his guitar, playing outdoors, reading books, riding bike or taking the time to help around the house/yard in any way he can. 10. I can't believe he is 10. He has had quite an adventurous 10 years. And, he says he's up for more!! Watch out world, with his new kicks...you never know where he might go!!!

He is a night owl, just like his dad. But, a morning guy too, just like his momma!!

We celebrated today with our family...he wished for an Ethiopian cake & Ethiopian food. That was it. He said he really didn't need anything else. But, we knew his eyes have been set on a pair of TOMS. So, TOMS it was!!! It's 11:15 pm & he's still laying here thanking us for the his day today:) What a sweet boy we have!!

Grant, 10 years. Where has the time gone, buddy? Time flies when you're having fun, huh?? What a joy you are to our family. We celebrate you today & always. We know that God has incredible plans for your future. We feel so lucky that we are your mom & dad, brothers & sisters. You amaze us with your kind, gentle spirit, sense of humor, compassion, & love you have for others. Each day when you are in your room, I hear you reciting your favorite scripture...Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." You have quite the future ahead of you, my boy. I love you more!!! love, mom 
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