Caleb is 12!

Where does time go? It seems like just yesterday he was toddling around in a diaper and a pair of yellow rain boots. (Somethings don't change now he walks around in his boxer shorts like no one else should care) I cant believe that little blue eyes blond curly haired boy is so big almost as tall as me, not saying much I know.



I mean seriously how cute was he?

He is a sweet boy who does have a rough and tough side. Just ask his little sister. He is so much more:
Compassionate
Caring
Loving
Big hearted
Sports Crazed
Athletic
All boy
Old Soul ( I have said this since day one, he was born the day my Grandfather died & I think that has something to do with it.
Music lover
Dancer (the boy has rhythm)

Here are some highlights while he was 11:
Graduated Elementary school
Learned to shoot guns. ( Thanks to my Mom & Perry)~~ Best part of turning 12 according to him... Moms of boy problems according to me. :)
Played football, basketball & soccer
Learned to Sail this summer
Showed compassion by not only feeding but befriending the homeless. ( Couldn't be more proud)
Went canoeing
Learned to play golf
Had his first best buddy move away
Went to his first College football game (GO BUCKS!)
Went on his first school overnight trip

There is so much more I am sure I leaving off this list but he had a lot of fun that's for sure.

He changed my life forever twelve years ago, he made me a Mommy. He taught me what unconditional love was all about, he taught me to be selfless, he taught me how to be more responsible because I was responsible for him. He has truly blessed my life more than he will ever know and I am so proud to be his Mommy.

As we start the next phase of life known as Middle School... I am a nervous wreck, I worry about the choices that he will make, the friends he will choose, the failures he will have, the hormones, the GIRLS, but most of all I am scared I am going to loose my little boy. I know these next few years are going to be fun & exciting, however they will also be filled with learning, fear, discouragement, anger, joy, failure, victories and much more. No matter how much things change the fact that I will stand beside him in all that he does will NEVER change. I will always be your biggest cheerleader no matter what life throws your way. I love you to the moon and back buddy and always will.

Happy 12th Birthday, cant wait to see what this year brings for you.

Xo,
Mommy