Happy Birthday Eli. I am a little late on this post...as usual. You turned 7 this year and you are seriously one cool kid. This past year you finished kindergarten and started 1st grade. Your best friends at school are Brody, Harry, and Korinn. However, more than anything, you just want to hang out with Nolan and Graham. You had a great baseball season. You were one of the better kids out there. You did summer swim team and played basketball. You love sports and especially love baseball. You and dad love the Braves and this year you went to a game. You are so loved by your teachers. You have everyone at school in love with you. This summer, we got a new foster placement. It was hard for you at first, but now, you are such an amazing big brother. It is cool to see you rise to the occasion like this. We put you in a tough spot and you have rocked it. Your personality is super awesome. You have a great combination of being a tough guy but you are super sweet and sensitive. You have the most amazing smile and you are a little bit of a flirt. Oh yeah, and over Christmas break I pulled your first tooth out with pliars. It was so gross but you were PUMPED! You are really easy to love. I am so thankful God gave you to us. Our family would not the be the same without you in it. You had your birthday party this year at a rock climbing place. It was a Lego party. I made your cake and you thought it was amazing. It gave me a lot of joy. I hope year 7 is a good one. Keep your eyes on the Lord and your heart ready to say "yes" to Him. I love you with all that I have within me...forever and always.
Mom
