Today was Alex's official birthday! We have loved every minute of being his parents. He truly has the most gentle spirit and kindest heart of any kid I know...perhaps I'm a bit biased, but I doubt anyone would argue with me! Since he is such a fabulous kid and since he is becoming more independent, we decided this was the year to get him a cell phone. Generally speaking, Russ and I are strongly opposed to kids having cell phones. Cell phones make them forget how to use eye-contact and carry on an intelligent conversation...perhaps I am exaggerating, but it is a valid fear. Nonetheless, we were fighting the inevitable. He is staying home alone on occasion and needs a mode of communication. And according to Alex, "everyone else has one." Is there a better reason to cave? This is where you insert sarcasm! Despite my concerns, I have to confess that it was worth it to see the shock on his face and the incredible joy that followed. He opened his gifts at 9:30 a.m. and has probably said "THANK YOU" (complete with bear hugs) no less than 50 times. I love that he is so grateful...heck, I just love him, PERIOD!
Carter always wakes up before anyone else in the house. He made this for Alex first thing this morning...then threw it on top of his face while he was still sleeping.
Shock and awe!
Posing with our angel baby before heading to On The Border. We braved the major thunderstorms and flooding to get our guy a steak and chicken quesadilla!
Brotherly love...or something like it!
Posing with his new BFF...the Apple 3G iPhone.
He looks like a teenager!
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