Teenagehood.

You are 13.

A full fledged teenager now.

You are determined.

You are dedicated.

You work very hard at things that are important to you.

You are also fun.

And surprise people with your witty banter.

You make us laugh all the time.

You are still highly competitive and soccer is still your great love.

You have branched out a bit and ran cross and track... but you really just did that for conditioning for soccer.

You are a great teammate and a great friend.

We love your drive and you care more about a game then most of the kids out there.

But more importantly, you are a kind kid. You care about those around you and you care if someone is feeling left out.

You do really well in school and your determination shows in all aspects of life.

We love you so much and look forward to watching you grow!

Happy Birthday, Colin.

We pray it is the best year yet for you.

May you continue to love God and love those around you.

We love you so.

 

15

15 years ago, this one made his debut.

It wasn't the easiest debut, but he has made sure his presence has been known ever since!!

Jack completed his first year of high school, played JV soccer in the fall and played club soccer the rest of the year. He was able to travel to Florida and Arizona this year with his club soccer team to compete in showcases and loved the whole experience.

 

 Jack is now the proud owner of a driver's permit. He will have to accumulate 50+ hrs before he turns 16 and can get his license.

We are very proud of Jack and how he manages a very active soccer life, friends and school.

It was a definite learning curve, but he worked hard.

Jack is very social, always off riding bikes, going to "Dons on Hag", watching high school sports, and just hanging out with friends.

Jack makes sure that he is still the big brother and likes to frequently remind his siblings of that fact. We always know when Jack is home, as the decibel levels in the house raise significantly.

We love you, Jack, and look forward to seeing you grow this upcoming year. Lots of big things are coming and we know that you will thrive if you keep working hard. Be kind always, look out for those who do not speak up for themselves and be a good friend to all.

Happy Birthday, Bud. We love you so!