He is Cute and He is Sweet “16”

We had a little party with Gavin and His friends and there families last night. It was a fun time! I put this little video about him together. I’m in awe at how fast time seems to be going by. Also here is a list of 16 things about Gavin:

1. He loves socks, shoes, chap stick, and pomade.

2. He has had 3 broken arms

3. He likes Hunting and Fishing

4. In the 6th grade is was in a mathlete Competition

5. He is very cautious and thinks things thru.

6. His brother would take him with him to meet girls

7. He has been a Student Body Officer 3 times.

8. He loves Buffalo Wild Wings

9. He loves to watch and play Basketball and Football

10. He lets his baby sister sleep in his room

11. He has tons of friends and is very funny and entertaining

12. He is very determined, smart and loves accomplishing things

13. He was born with a skin disease called Urticaria Pigmentosa.

14. Likes to got to Beaver and hang out with family

15. Has always liked sleeping by himself, just opposite of his siblings

16. Loves Cellphones and Electronics and know everything about them

click below to see to watch the video—beware its 10 min long so you have been warned!!!

Gavin's 16th Birthday Video

What a joy he is to our family!

13 things I want my teenage daughter to know….

Whitney turns 13 tomorrow, I have mixed emotions about this. She has spend the last week attending Oakcrest, a camp for only girls going into 8th grade. I’m sure she has had a blast and made a lot of memories. She will soon be starting school and although she thinks I know nothing about being 13 or that I don’t know how she feels. I wanted to share with her 13 things I want her to remember!

1. You are more beautiful than you will ever know.
2. Learn to apologize, Learn to forgive and also Let things go.
3. Put others before yourself.
4. Never forget a SMILE is the prettiest thing you can wear.
5. Your dad can see a crappy boy before you can.
6. Bad times make you appreciate the good times.
7. Tell you favorite teacher they rock, just do it.
8. Hug your grandparents every change you get.
9. Nothing good happens after midnight.
10. Do what is right, Not what is easy.
11. Chill with the eyeliner and don’t wear pushup bra’s.
12. You deserve happiness, know some people with just not like you, and its OK.
13. Love God with all your heart, His plan is greater than yours (Romans 8:28)

I seriously could go on and on with advise and things I want to tell her. My first instinct is to protect her. But I know she has to do her thing. She will learn a lot and make mistakes. But with all that comes growth. We love her very much and are super proud of her. We love watching her become a beautiful young lady. 

Enjoy life, It goes by faster than you think LOVE, MOM