11-11-11.
We tried to instill in Aiden the singularity of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Maybe he got it, but there were more important things for him to attend to . . .
. . . such as fostering his latest obsession with all things BYU, hosting an insane "late night" movie birthday party with a houseful of highly energetic boys, and preparing for his baptism.
I'm convinced as Aiden gets older that he is destined for a charmed life. He's one of those kids you're privately a tiny bit jealous of. He's good looking and athletic, makes friends easily, gets a good joke, and has got a smart brain in his head. And he's nice! He's also a little bit mischievous and can be a stinker, but he somehow makes you laugh when you're trying to get mad.
Aiden's baptism was a quiet and special affair. Aiden is rather reserved about being in the spotlight, but he said he felt happy. Since that day, he asks questions and makes comments that show he is trying to understand gospel principles and ordinances. I'm proud of his growth and effort. And we got a half-way decent family picture out of the day.
Happy birthday (an itty bit late), my favorite 8-year-old!
ohmygosh ohmygosh, 11/11/11!!?! His golden birthday at 8-years-old AND on the year?!??!?! I'm so jealous i cannot even tell you.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. Yay for 8 and the baptism. So what if this comment is two months old. I'm sorry i forget to check your blog. :/ But it's such a treat when i come back.