It's great to be eight...

Happy birthday Maxie boy.

Our little handsome man.

What a joy you are.

We are so excited you are EIGHT!

A fun memory of Maxie boy...

When you were four, the two of us were driving to swim lessons.

I look in the rear view mirror to see that you were quiet, but deep in thought.

You had your blue goggles on.

I ask what you were thinking about and you replied,

"Mom, these goggles won't work for when I get baptized.  I need white ones."

You will surely find white goggles in with your birthday gifts today.

Can't think of a gift I've been more excited to give you.

We are so proud of you sweet boy.

You are our obedient one.

You strive to do what is right in everything you do.

You are a good boy.

You love little babies.

You love spaghetti and plain cheeseburgers.

You love playing with Benton.

You are very content... a little goes a long way.

You cherish time playing with your friends.

You've got some seriously good dance moves.

You have an active imagination.

You are very sensitive.

You are a good reader.

You love school.

You are STILL crazy about the color green.

Happy Birthday Maxie boy.

We love you more than you can possibly know.