Derek turned 9 on July 3. He was so excited to be 9, it was fun to be infected with his anticipation and enthusiasm. His day was on Sunday this year, so we attended church and had a small party here at home since all the local family was out of town. Later in the week we got together with Mom and Dad Scott, Brennan and Tracie, and cousins for a celebration for Derek and Emree. Emree is my niece and she turned 4 on July 5th. They both chose to eat at "The Habit" downtown and had a great meal. Then we went to Mom and Dad's for cake, ice cream, and gifts.
The big birthday day was the 9th of July when Derek was able to invite a small number of friends to a pool party at Avila Hot Springs. It was so much fun! The kids all had a blast! They even loved the cake despite the fact that the snack bar smashed the cake on accident. What's a party without one thing just not working out right, right? :)
So, it was a big birthday celebration for Derek!
Here's 9 reasons I love Derek so extraordinarily:
1. His inclusiveness of all around him.
2. His infectious laugh.
3. How much he loves learning about business matters with his dad.
4. How he could sell a plain Popsicle stick to anyone, it's hard to say "no" to a little face like his.
5. His desire to get everything done perfectly.
6. How much he loves everything and everyone with his whole heart.
7. He loves reading, as long as he doesn't have to sit for too long. :)
8. How analytical his mind is, especially in Math.
9. When I think of his smile and handsome little face, it makes me smile!
Sure love you Derek! You are such an amazing person, friend, and child! Thanks for being a part of our family!!!!
2 comments:
Such a cute baby picture! Sounds like a great Birthday.
wait that cant be right... 9? really? like, really really? love u derek boy, hope you had a great birthday!
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