Owen is 7. He is my sweetest boy. He still snuggles with me when I ask him. He loves on his sister. He holds her and plays with her and tries to teach her new words. Yesterday, he put her on his hot wheels and rode around and around in the cul de sac, making her scream.
As much as he loves on Grace. He teases Eli. He loves to make Eli scream. If Eli is not screaming about something Owen will make sure he is.
When something is wrong, Owen won't tell you. He will quietly hide his feelings because he doesn't want to draw attention to himself. He sits quietly behind his big brother and watches the world go by.
Owen is fiercely loyal. When you are Owen's friend, you are his friend for life. You hold a special place in his heart that nothing can replace.
And, those eyes that sparkle. That Owen smile. Owen is the most authentic person I know. Never holding back or pretending he is someone he is not. He always has a way with words when he does speak up.
Seating in the backseat quietly, most of the time, when he does say something is always makes Bryan and I laugh. Like the time he was sitting in the backseat in Conneticut. Bryan and Pop were trying to get ahold of Uncle Woody to get directions. They were discussing the fact that Uncle Woody doesn't use his cell phone. Bryan hears a quiet voice from the back "Who the hell doesn't have a cell phone?" Yes, I agree Owen, who doesn't have a cell phone. We still laugh at this simple statement.
And, this past weekend as Bryan was driving the boys back from camping, Owen's little voice could be heard saying "I wish this weekend would last forever". Oh, my little Owen.
This past week, Owen was chosen for Star of the Week. He had to choose 10 favorite pictures to bring to school. Here are Owen's favorite pictures from the past year. Things he loves. Places he wishes he could revisit.
Every child grows too fast. And, I wish my Owen would stop growing. He is perfect in all of his 7 year old ways. But, I know it will be my great privilege that I get to watch him grow up and turn into a strong, capable young man.
As much as he loves on Grace. He teases Eli. He loves to make Eli scream. If Eli is not screaming about something Owen will make sure he is.
When something is wrong, Owen won't tell you. He will quietly hide his feelings because he doesn't want to draw attention to himself. He sits quietly behind his big brother and watches the world go by.
Owen is fiercely loyal. When you are Owen's friend, you are his friend for life. You hold a special place in his heart that nothing can replace.
And, those eyes that sparkle. That Owen smile. Owen is the most authentic person I know. Never holding back or pretending he is someone he is not. He always has a way with words when he does speak up.
Seating in the backseat quietly, most of the time, when he does say something is always makes Bryan and I laugh. Like the time he was sitting in the backseat in Conneticut. Bryan and Pop were trying to get ahold of Uncle Woody to get directions. They were discussing the fact that Uncle Woody doesn't use his cell phone. Bryan hears a quiet voice from the back "Who the hell doesn't have a cell phone?" Yes, I agree Owen, who doesn't have a cell phone. We still laugh at this simple statement.
And, this past weekend as Bryan was driving the boys back from camping, Owen's little voice could be heard saying "I wish this weekend would last forever". Oh, my little Owen.
This past week, Owen was chosen for Star of the Week. He had to choose 10 favorite pictures to bring to school. Here are Owen's favorite pictures from the past year. Things he loves. Places he wishes he could revisit.
Every child grows too fast. And, I wish my Owen would stop growing. He is perfect in all of his 7 year old ways. But, I know it will be my great privilege that I get to watch him grow up and turn into a strong, capable young man.
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