Taylor turns 7

Okay, I love that first picture. Taylor looks so handsome and grown-up and I love that smile! For his birthday this year, all he wanted to do was go fishing, he even missed his soccer game and forgoed having a birthday party with his friends so that he could go fishing with his Dad the whole day. The Friday before his birthday, Dylan and I went to the school and brought him Subway for lunch. Taylor was sure he could eat a whole footlong himself. Well, he made it through half and I said he could finish the rest at home. He also brought Blow-Pops for all the kids in his class as his birthday treat.

The next day was Saturday, the big day. As soon as T and Mike were awake they were out the door. They went fishing first at the pond near where we live. After a couple of hours they stopped by home so Taylor could open his presents. Then they headed up to Midway, picked up Grandpa Don and hit the river. It was a long and fun day. Taylor caught about 6 fish. They had lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's house and then some cake there too. Then they made their way back home and fished some more at the pond, until it was dark. Taylor had a great time! We love him so much and we're so glad he's part of our family. He can be so cute with Dylan and Blake, a good big brother. He and Gretchen are becoming good friends too. He is very smart, especially with numbers. He is growing up so fast!

This picture says it all!! The big smile and the big fish!