Ethan

Our Bishop smiled at me last Sunday as we met with him for Ethan's baptism interview.  Then he said, "I bet you never thought you'd have an eight year old!"  He couldn't have said it better!  I can hardly believe my first little baby is now eight.  

 And it's been amazing to see how much Ethan has grown over the last couple of months.

 He's started to notice when people need help.  He reaches out without being asked.

 He adores and takes care of his siblings

 And he has a sweet and sincere testimony.  I've been in awe as I've watched him grow to an age where he really can be accountable.  It's been amazing and has filled me with gratitude.

 I'm so grateful Ethan is in our family.  I love what he adds to my life.  His chattering, his projects and paper airplanes.  His lego creations spread around.  His piano playing and math facts.  How he makes juice for dinner and plays with Cooper when I need to do the dishes.  I love watching him swim.  I love hearing him read.  I love his laugh and smile.

His birthday was a blast yesterday.  More pictures of the festivities to come.  Today, I'm just glad he's mine.  And getting so excited for his baptism.  Only three weeks away!