People always told us how fast it goes when you have little ones. They weren't kidding! We can hardly believe that Tanner turned 11 on September 14. It's bittersweet because each moment of his eleven years has been memorable, which makes us excited for the future, but I wish we could reign in time and relish the moments with him a little longer. So, even though a tiny list can't capture what we feel for him, here are some of the many reasons we adore our little, yet big 11 year old boy:
-Tanner is still little at heart. He is growing up, and doing it quickly, but he has such a tender innocence to him.
-Tanner is absolutely hilarious. He comes up with witty, fun things to make us laugh constantly.
-Tanner is purely, genuinely kind. His heart always wants to do good to others and for others to be happy.
-Tanner is so talented-from a kickin voice, to amazing sports ability, to the arts and scholastics-he's got some skills!
-He still loves to wrestle, play army men, and never refuses spending time with his little sisters even if it means playing at their age level-just to be kind.
-He loves his family fiercely-his immediate and extended. His grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins mean more to him than anything, and I think it's so touching that when he has to say goodbye to them (since we have no family close by) he cries for a week. He truly loves them with every bit of himself.
-He knows more compassion and empathy than anyone I know. He also really believes in justice and can't stand when things aren't set right.
-He is so Christ-like. He is probably the closest thing I can imagine to Heaven, and I mean that. There is something so pure and unearthly about Tanner.
-Tanner is loads of fun to hand out with. He's always creating games, scenarios, or creative experiences so that anyone around him is sure to have a blast.
-Tanner is a loyal friend, person, brother, and son.
-What's not to love? Seriously, how did we get this little boy? Why does time have to fly so fast? Happy Birthday little T man! Thanks for making our home a happy one and life so fun to live!
12 comments:
he is so handsome!!!
he is so handsome!!!
Happy Birthday Tanner! I remember his first birthday at the park. The cake looks great Kim, I assume you made it, you "do everything beautifully gal".
WOW Happy Birthday!! 11 years old is so old, how can that be. It looks like he had a great birthday! I did not realize that he shares the same birthday with Brandon - Fun!
Love the cake (I need to pick your brain since Olivia wants a soccer cake too!), and really, a Wii? Too fun! Tanner is all you said, for sure. I called last week and asked him how his first week at school was and he was so genuinely excited about it. I asked him what the best part about it was and he was so cute, he just kept saying, "there are just so many great things!" Such a contagious attitude. I need a little more Tanner in my life!
This is SO cool!!! We'll have to have a mario-kart competition. (you can do it online w/the wii!)
What a well deserving kid! I just LOVE him!
Happy day Tanner. I echo all your thoughts but he is also the most polite, mannerly kid I know. i Love cute tanner.
Happy birthday! Looks like Tanner had a great day. I love the cake.
We agree! Happy B-day T! To the best friend anyone could ever dream to have and know. We love you buddy!!!!
Happy Belated Birthday Tanner! I agree with every word you wrote about him. He is truly a very special person and I look forward to watching him grow.
WHAT?! I never commented? Shame on me!! Tanner is so bright and funny and witty and everything little boys should "grow up" to be. We love Tanner. I am always amazed and impressed with him!!
This is what I tell Riley's teachers when they ask me where he came from. . . my reply is always the same, he came to us that way. I know that is how you feel about Tanner as well. He looks so grown up and love the hair cut and the wii. That will be so much fun for your entire family--my friends all do the hula dance with their system, see if you have that game. Hope he had a very special bday and love you all. . .
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