So, today is Jaden's 7th Birthday! Yes, 7th. (I'm trying to convince myself that it is true.) How can he possibly be 7 years old?!
I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 7 years with this child in my life. He has brought us so much joy, laughter, and love!
Here are a few things I want to remember and that I love about Jaden Landry West at this age!
- He loves and takes care of his little brother.
- He absolutely adores his daddy!
- He loves his mommy, too (which of course I love!).
- He started school this past year very enthusiastically! He was SO excited to get to go to Kindergarten. And now he's SO excited to get to go to first grade!
- I love that he is always willing to tell me about school when he gets in the car.
- He's finding he likes to read. And I love it when he reads to Jaxon.
- He loves sports -- just about all of them. But he seems to have a passion for baseball. I'm pretty sure he's always thinking about baseball and has an unusual knowledge of the game for a 7 year old (I think).
- He started playing the piano this year and really enjoys it. He's doing very well and continues to practice this summer. I love that his face lights up when our face lights up because we recognize a song he is playing.
- He loves to swim; and he's like a fish -- always wanting to be in the water.
- He loves to play games: board games, card games...and did I mention he likes baseball?
- I love that he runs and hugs Jason or me after he hasn't seen us in a while, even if it has only been a couple of hours.
- He likes to draw and do crafts, and has found a love for Legos this past year.
- He loves to dress up and do shows at home and was very excited when he got to be in his Kindergarten program at school. We might have a little performer on our hands.
- He can name all the players, their numbers and their positions of his favorite sports teams, mainly the Texas Rangers and Snyder Tigers football, basketball and baseball teams. But I don't know why that should surprise you -- he's been able to do that since he was two or three. :-)
- He is a child of God and enjoys going to Bible class. I love to hear him sing in worship service, and know God's heart smiles when He hears it, too.
- His laugh will make you laugh and his smile will melt your heart.
- Sometimes he's just an all-around cRaZy kid!
- I love the fact that God gave us such a wonderful child to raise and to love. We are so blessed to have him in our lives!
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ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY SPORTS BOY WEST...Jim's birthday was yesterday also...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great kid!! Can't believe he's 7 either! Wasn't it just yesterday that he was born!! Love you Monkey!! Glad you had a great day!!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it either! Hope your birthday was swell! So glad God gave you to us!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love the way that he runs and hugs me when he sees me and that he loves his Uncle Joey and Aunt Leslye!
We are proud of you!