How did we get here? How do we have a teenager? Didn't we just get married? Didn't we just have a wee lad that we hauled all over NYC with us? A little Texan just starting Kindergarten??? It all feels so close and so far away at the same time.
He is turning into such a great young man and Dad and I often talk about how lucky we are to have such good kids with Thad leading them.
He woke up early to see what was in store for him-
Eve was so sweet and took her own coins to school to purchase some old football cards and also gave him one of her dollars. Talk about melting a mom's heart!
Thad wasn't sure what to expect because the only thing he asked for was air pods and he was 100% sure he would not be getting them-
We threw him off the sent with that large bag, and the unwrapping of his gift was really fun-
We literally didn't get him anything else and he was as happy as can be. I have to admit, seeing your kids happy and surprised is pretty dang fun!
Everyone had fun getting in on the AirPods action!
We wouldn't be together as a family that evening, so we made sure to sing to and smother him before he left-
I'm not sure what his wish was, but I have so many wishes for him and know he can make whatever he wants come true!
He was off to school as the coolest 7th grader that he is and I just love that genuine, happy smile he has-
He has definitely crossed into young man land, but luckily he doesn't always act like one..
He really does keep us all laughing and he has a pretty clever sense of humor, too!
We surprised him and checked him out for lunch and he chose Chipotle and we were all happy with that choice. Thad is the cutest brother and didn't mind the entourage that is always in tow-
There was a school party the night of his birthday, so he attended that with his friends while Dad and I went to the broadway show, Come From Away. He was the best sport about us all not being together on his day and he had the best time celebrating with his friends at the bowling alley the next day.
Thad - Kian - Simon
As you can tell, they had a great time!!
They joined us for some cake and ice cream and even though they didn't eat any of the cake I slaved over, I guess they're ok.
I know it can be hard for Thad to have all these younger siblings, but look how cute he is just letting us all be a part of his life. I love him.
Happy birthday to our very first teenager, we love you forever!
13 Things We Love About Thad
1. Silly guy. If you need someone to make you laugh, laugh at you, or laugh with you...Thad is your guy!
2. Black and Gray Guy. His wardrobe is made up of mostly black and gray clothing. It makes us think of Lego Batman who "only works in black or very very dark gray." Haha!
3. Priesthood holder. He takes his duties seriously and is such a great example.
4. Early bird. He doesn't mind waking early and that makes school pretty dang easy.
5. Athlete. He's not afraid of trying any sport and we love it!
6. Magician. He has recently taught himself many a card trick and it has been so entertaining!
7. Oldest. Being the oldest of five isn't easy and he's rocking it. He often asks why we're not having another baby. It makes me happy that he doesn't view his siblings as a nuisance!
8. Go, go, go. This kid is busy with sports, piano, Young Mens, and a demanding mom and he rocks it!
9. Hair. Thad has started to have an opinion about his hair this year and it's been fun to let him choose what to do with it.
10. Brothers. Watching Wes and Thad continue to become best brothers is my favorite.
11. Young Man. Thad continues to be such a good friend to all the young men at church even though they are all so different.
12. Smart. School isn't his favorite, but he keeps up with all his responsibilities like a boss.
13. Love. He loves us all something fierce and we know it because he tells us and I love him for saying it.
