Russell is 9

Russell celebrated his 9th birthday on Tuesday.  His face is changing and he is getting the handsome look of his dad!  I was quite nervous of our boys reaching this awkward age between small boy and teenager.  It is difficult to know when you can hang around the adults and when you should be playing with the small children.  It's a time of knowing quite a lot and yet still clinging to some make-believe.  It's a time of asking difficult questions and being able to share a private joke.  Russell is growing up and it's gorgeous.  He is resilient and strong.  He tries hard and is so responsible.  He is popular and fun.  His faith in God is admirable and his love for his dad is very special.  He still wants to be hugged and kissed a lot by mom but he is big enough to ride his bike across town alone.  He has taken us on a great adventure for the past 9 years and we are enjoying the trip, every step of the way.

This week we celebrate our big boy and are so thankful for his health and life. 

Russell's bicycle was upgraded to a real mountain bike with all the gears and shocks.  He is really pleased.  I am crazy enough to be hosting a LEGO party at home for twenty children on Saturday night.  That will definitely be worth a blog.