Celebrating Toby

We had a another birthday this week! Sweet Toby turned 8. 

He wanted to invite some buddies over to play some good-ol' basketball 

and soccer at the park. We thought it was a good plan.... so at four o'clock on

Monday, 12 boys showed up at our place. Talk about CRAZY!! 

Thankfully, our plan for taking them to the park worked out great,

and the craziness went there for an hour with the pastor and two other dads. 

The boys came back tired, thirsty and famished..... just in time for

hot dogs, hamburgers, strawberry lemonade, cupcakes, and ice cream in the back yard. 

It was perfect... and I think Toby felt VERY special. 

 His gift from us was this COOL orange BMX bike and helmet. 

He is a pro at riding our cul-de-sac and that's where you will find him

most of the time. The neighborhood kids have come out of the wood-work

this summer, so he and his siblings have had extra company out there lately...

Toby is signed up to play soccer this spring. He's fast as lightening, so we think

he will do well. It will be his first experience with a team-sport. 

Thankfully, as he continues to grow, he still continues to be the most affectionate

of our bunch. His love language is lots of kisses and cuddles!! 

He's got the cutest darn laugh (or actually giggle) and I get such a kick

out of listening to him when he cracks himself up :) 

You can't help but start laughing yourself. 

His best friend is his big brother Drew. 

Most days, you will find them hanging out together.....

riding bikes, lego building, wii playing, shooting water or dart guns at each other,

screaming at each other while wrestling. 

You know, the typical, LOUD boy scenarios. 

We love you little Toby man and thank the Lord for your precious life. 

You make our home quite hilarious at times, and we cherish you .... and your laugh!! 

I love your little boy smell, your rumpled hair, and your sweet kisses. 

Keep riding those bikes, shooting those water guns, and kicking those balls.

Keep growing in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man.  

Thank you for being YOU and for being such a HUGE blessing to our family. 

We wouldn't change a single thing T-Jason! 

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you.

May He be gracious to you.