GREAT LAKES LIVING: 11

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

11

Eleven years ago today, this guy came into the world! He was a sweet and cuddly baby who soon was running and climbing and always moving!

Colin is a multifaceted guy with interests in many things. He is an avid reader and would rather read in the car than watch a movie or do anything else.

He loves to be active. Days where he has some sort of sport or movement are the best days. If he doesn't have any training planned that day, he will make up his own training.

Colin tried out for the Cats basketball team this year and enjoyed playing with his PE teacher as his coach and friends from school. It was a fun season and a change from turf to a court!

But his first love will always be soccer.

Colin is most happy when he has a ball at his feet. If he can play and compete with his friends, then that is even better.

Colin had more of a challenging year this year with Covid protocols. But, they ended the year strong and he made the pre-MLS Next team for this year. We are excited to see what happens this next season!

Colin also enjoys creating and inventing and participated in Invention Convention again this year.

Hours and hours of work went into their designs and creation of the FRAME app, a memory app to help patients with Alzheimer and dementia and their caretakers.

Colin and his friend, Graham, did an amazing job and created something that could actually be used. Maybe one day, the app will be a real thing!

Colin also enjoys history and exploring.

His interests are varied and we love that about him!

Colin is funny and kind. He makes us laugh and has some of the best "Dad" jokes around!

He is a great big brother, even if he pick on his sister ALL.DAY.LONG.

Colin, you add some much love and laughter to our family and we are so glad that you are ours!

We are so proud of your dedication and work ethic in all that you do. Your drive will take you far in life. We are just so proud that we get to be able to watch. We love you, Colin.