Alex meeting my father for the first time.
I only have 2 pictures on my computer of Alex as a baby, one of him meeting my mom and one of my dad. They aren't the clearest pictures, but you can see what he looked like.
My mom holding him for the first time. Or maybe it was the second, who knows!
Alex the thinker
Alex enjoying his breakfast cinnamon rolls!
Alex the excited one!
Alex the goofy one!
Alex
Then there is Alex the athlete. How precious is he?
My baby isn't little anymore! I am sure it was just yesterday that they pulled him from my stomach and showed him to me. Or was that just yesterday that I said, " I do," no that was almost 16 years ago, so I guess it was Alex that was born just yesterday. But then, when was Annie born, because I am sure it was just yesterday that she was born and was playing baby Jesus in the Christmas play. I think Jerod was born a few days ago because too much has happened since he was born for it to have been yesterday, but it wasn't that long ago for sure! Point is, time really is flying by and I am happy to see my children growing happy and healthy and sad to see the days flying by. I am reminded of Billy Ray Cyrus' song, 'Flying By.' If you haven't heard it, you need to because it says it all. I tried to copy and paste the lyrics but it wouldn't let me.
Anyway, today will be the day we celebrate Alex. He is 11 today and we are going to do 11 of everything. That means he has to read for 11 more minutes than usual, do 11 more Math problems, spell 11 more words, you get the idea. I am kidding, I wouldn't do that to him, I might think about doing it to Jerod because being 13, he is driving me bonkers, but I won't do it to Alex on his birthday! We are planning on having a small celebration here with my parents and some old family friends, (the Mims) on Friday. Nothing big, just a little get together to remind him that he is special.
I will post pictures and please know that I think of you all and am happy to know that there are a few of you who still follow us on our journey. Even in the US! I will be writing a newsletter soon, I hope, so if you haven't let me know that you want to recieve one, please let me know and I will add you. Love to you all! Missy
