My baby boy is 18!

So Gabe turns 18 today. It is such a bittersweet day for me. I am so proud of him and the choices he has made. I have been thinking all day today what I could have or should have done differently to help him meet this day with confidence and the knowledge he will need.

I think back to the day he was born. I was so scared and alone. God blessed me with such a special boy that has been so patient with me and has been the great example to me that I needed. I have been in awe of his faith and persistence in all he does. He never quits and never gives up in all he does. Ok, except for maybe jobs. We have to work on that one.

I thought I would ask all of you that read this blog what you would tell a young man turning 18. If you could give him one bit of advice what would you say?

I hope I have taught him the things he can use in his life. I hope he will still come to me with questions and problems and maybe even a hug now and then. Geez I love this kid!

We're still here!

I just wanted to let you know that we're still alive. We've just been real busy and everyone's been passing the sick bugs around. We are on spring break this week which has been awesome! I don't think Aaron likes being the only one who has to get up each morning, but I sure love it!

We have started baseball already! You gotta love Idaho baseball in the snow and rain and always the wind. Gabe had a really good game last Saturday. Hagen had his first practice that same day and looked great too! Ryker doesn't want to play baseball so I think I have him talked in to trying soccer. We'll see!

I have a new calling in church and it has been amazing. It has kept me way busy but I love it. I'm in Young Womens and I have never been around so many amazing girls! They are truly awesome. They inspire me to be a better person each time I'm around them.

I'll post some pix soon. I just don't have any to share right now.
See you soon!