Tyler' Turns Twelve

Where did the time go? Just a few short years ago, this little boy was starting 1st grade, losing his baby teeth and going to bed at a decent hour.

Now he's a big twelve year old. He shops in the Jr.'s and Men's section of the store. He stays up late playing night games and wants a cell phone. His voice is lower and his shoulders are broader. He's sarcastic. He's loving to his family.

Wednesday was Tyler's birthday. Tuesday night he spent the night with Chris' parents. His grandpa took him golfing Wednesday morning, Tyler really enjoyed that and has loved learning to play.

T came home and I took him to see the final Harry Potter.





He had a friends party and they went ice skating. What else?!

Chris got T a new hockey stick for his birthday, he's played with it every day and can't wait for a game to use it in.

Chris had a game Wednesday night, so we got to catch the end of that when we got to the Oval with his friends.

After ice skating the kids wanted to play night games, so we extended the party a little longer and played around the neighborhood. It brought back lots of fond memories of me playing with my siblings on hot summer nights, hiding in the dark, sneaking around the neighborhood and trying not to get caught.

He didn't get his cell phone, but it was still a great day.

Sunday Tyler will receive the priesthood and be ordained a deacon in our church. We are so happy for him and proud of the young man he's becoming.