Happy Birthday, Tyler!

Tyler just turned 7. Wow! I can't believe it. So here's a few things about Tyler and why we love him.

1. He has only been in a hurry once in his lifetime: when he was born. He was 4 weeks and 1 day early. (No, we didn't plan on having a Valentine's Day Baby) Because of that 1 day, he was treated as a Preemie with 8 hours in the NICU. He was totally fine though weighing a whopping 5 lbs. We were able to go home at the usual time.

2.Tyler is our little peacemaker expect for when it comes to Sami. That girls knows how to push his buttons. He is the sweetest, most easy goin' kid you'll ever meet. He is quick to give hugs and kisses and just melts my heart when his face lights up in anticipation of something great.

3. This kid likes to tinker. He is big into building stuff and making new configurations with his Lego's and other various building materials. He has a great imagination when it comes to making new things.

4. He is very sensitive to the atmosphere around him. I relate him to "Jasper". He has a calming influence on every situation. He knows when the Spirit is absent where ever he may be: a quality I hope he keeps with him throughout the years.

5. He is quick to obey. He knows when he's done something wrong. When I ask him to go spend his Time-Out in the corner, he goes willingly with minimal fuss, not like someone else in our family.....He's also very willing to help when we ask him.

6. He is very diligent in his learning. He may not pick up on something very quickly, but once he's got it, he's got it. He doesn't give up. He's willing to try new things when it's presented to him and review it until he's sure he's got it.

7. He is a HAM! He loves to dominate camera time. He is quick to pull the funny faces and laugh at himself. He is just a joy to have around and makes you feel better if you've had a rough day.

We love you Tyler!

See that big fish? That one is Tyler's. No joke