Isaac

Happy Birthday Isaac!

It's hard to believe he is 11!

This boy is:

A natural leader

Determined

Strong willed

Smart

Athletic

Responsible

Confident

Brave

Helpful

Mature

A BIG tease

Lovable

Talented

Adventurous

Kind

A chick magnet

As our first born, we as parents have learned A LOT from this boy. We learned kids have opinions at a VERY young age. We have learned (are are still learning) to choose our battles and only the ones with eternal consequences really matter (does it really matter if he wears shorts year round?). We have learned that kids need choices so they feel like they have control. We have learned unconditional love. We have learned that when our own kids accomplish something big, we are just as proud and excited as they are. Who would have thought I would get teary when Isaac completes a race or gets straight A's on a report card?

I love our one on one time with Isaac. The younger kids go to bed about an hour before him and we get that hour to spend together. This is when he open up and talks our head off. I can't say he's an easy kid to raise (are any of them?) but, when given the space he needs, he always makes good solid choices and shows us what a good kid he is. We had dinner with his Primary (Sunday School) teacher on Saturday and she told us what an outstanding boy he is and how he is the leader in the class. The other kids all follow is example. His school teachers have all said the same thing. ( Now if only he was the same way at home) He is a good kid and we are proud of him and the good things he is doing.

Is it just Isaac or are kids getting bigger these days?! At age 11 he is 5'2" and 104 lbs. about the size I was as a freshman in high school.