todd @ 7 years old

Todd turned 7 on December 7th! We have been so blessed to have him as part of our family. He's a work in progress, but he really is a sweetheart. Todd loves figuring things out whether it's transformers or legos, or even the plot to a story. He has really enjoyed doing cub scouts with Chris this year. He can read so well now, and generally does great at school. He is very friendly, and loves playing with his friends. I love how loyal he is. When we were talking about his birthday party, he said he had to invite a certain friend because he didn't want to let him down. He has a big heart! His prayer skills are amazing too! He is really thoughtful when talking to God, and talks like an adult a lot of the times.

This year we came up with a plan to have a Grinch party since the new movie had just come out. He saw this Grinch head at Walmart, and really wanted it. The day we were there though he didn't have his wallet, and after we got home he said he was going to earn the money and go buy it. He did several loads of laundry, and it ended up being a birthday present from all of us. This year he also worked really hard at learning to ride his bike, and after outgrowing his old one he ended up with a new one for his birthday.

Everyone got up early to celebrate with donuts and presents. Then we took lunch to him at school. We had his party that evening on his birthday because it was about the only time we could have it with so many other events going on. We had to limit the number we could invite since our house isn't that big, but we got a lot of little boys here. We started out the night with a silly string fight in the front yard to help the Grinch decorate for Christmas. Then we had roast beast (Arby's roast beef sandwiches), strawberry/banana/grape grinches, and Who pudding while we watched the classic Grinch movie. Then we made a heart ornament for everyone to take home. We also had cake and our last activity was making Grinch dust for the kids to sprinkle in their yard.

We loved celebrating our brother bear, and we love him so much! Time needs to slow down!