Tyler Turned 9!

Last week was a busy one. Not only did Noah join our crazy household, but my baby Tyler turned 9. NINE people - how did he grow up so fast. Now lets just think for a moment, we'll fast forward 9 more years. Noah will be the same age as Tyler is now. Ty will be graduating from High School and getting ready for both College and a Mission. What? That completely freaks me out, when I think how fast the first 9 years have gone. Time goes way- way - way too fast!!!!

So in Honor of my wonderful, amazing, smart and oh so Handsome 9 year old boy here are 10 things that I love about him.

1. He has the best belly laugh. There is nothing that makes me smile more than to hear him laugh, I mean really laugh hard. It is contagious and so funny.
2. He cannot help but blink when a camera flashes. For example I got one picture out of the 20 I took of him and Noah where his eyes were actually open.
3. He is helpful. He is always willing to help me with whatever I need.
4. He is smart and has an amazing memory
5. He has a great sense of humor.
6. He is a great big brother and takes care of and plays with his brother and sister.
7. He loves sports, which is a good thing around here, he is really getting into not only playing them, but watching them on TV
8. He is my snuggly kid. He loves a good squeeze and always has, although we are getting to the point where he is 'Too Cool' for it :(
9. He has the most beautiful eyes. From the shape to the way they twinkle when he smiles. I also love that when he laughs really hard they krinkle up a little like Granddad's
10. He loves his family! He has some very special bonds with some of his cousins and I think it is awesome!

There you have it, my favorite things - at least for today. Most of all I am just so grateful he is mine! Heavenly Father has blessed me with some amazing kids and I am lucky to have him!