Walker Family

Walker Family

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Double Digits

Today was the day Ethan hit double digits.  What is it about double digits that kids always get so excited about?  I suppose it's the growing up part, they always seem so anxious to grow up and we always wish they would slow down.  Regardless, my favorite, and only son turned 10 today.  Yesterday when I was thinking about it, I might have bawled my eyes out, though I can neither confirm or deny this. 

Here he is with his excited birthday glow.


He really wanted an airsoft gun for his birthday.  We found a set that had a pistol and a rifle.  Seeing as how his father was going to "need" to play with him, that's what we chose.  There was all kinds of screaming and cheering this morning when he opened it.  Jared told him he couldn't play with it until he read the owner's manual cover to cover.  He sat right down and got to work.  After school, he decided to take Sadie out and "show her how it works".  A few minutes later I look outside and see this.


They were busy fighting some invisible foe and saving the world.  I kept hearing him call her "Soldier!" all afternoon.  It was seriously hysterical.  I loved how they played so happily all afternoon.  Once Jared was home and dinner and cake were done he and Ethan went outside to try out the guns.  It wasn't long before they were shooting each other with them.  I don't remember when I've laughed so hard, those two were so funny.  The fact that they were both laughing their heads off didn't hurt either.  Don't worry parents, we have discussed safety and he won't be shooting any other people. 

Ethan is a sweet little boy that makes my heart melt.  He is always the first to ask if he can help me with anything and he's always so kind to me.  I love his laughter and his ability to bring humor into almost any situation.  His teasing and laughter put a smile on my face on a daily basis.  He loves his family and his Heavenly Father.  I honestly couldn't ask for a better son that him.  As he went to bed tonight he said, "Thanks mom.  I think this has been the best day of my life."  See, best son EVER!

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