Happy Birthday Tristan!

Happy Birthday Cowboy!

Five years ago we were blessed with our amazing Tristan.  He certainly gave us a run for our money the first year, and David wasn't sure he'd ever get to hold his son without being screamed at the entire time.  Mommy was the only one that would do.  But, when David came back from Iraq, he found a different child.  And that child has continued to grow into a wonderful little boy. 

He is one of the sweetest, most loving boys I know. 

• He spoils his sister greatly, and will make it difficult for her to ever find a boyfriend worthy of her time (do you think David or I have a problem with that?).  He carries her backback at almost every opportunity, opens doors for her (and me too), and looks out for her.  There have been a couple of circumstances that he hasn't liked happen to Grace, and he quickly speaks up and says "Hey, you don't talk to my sister like that, that's not nice!"
• He loves to snuggle - even though he is nearly 50 pounds!
• He loves his mommy "google"
• He loves his baby brother or sister and hugs and kisses my belly regularly, especially before bed.  He has finally decided that even though he wants a brother, we don't have to put the baby back if it is a girl.  WHEW!
• He thinks his daddy is the coolest guy around, and he wants to be just like him when he grows up (not a bad choice in my book).
• He loves God.
• He loves sports of all kinds and hasn't found one that he's not good at yet.
• If you ask him where he was born he'll tell you "The Chihuahua Desert".  And that's also why he "likes spicy food".
• You can't get him out of his boots and his cowboy hat (thankfully he got a straw hat for his birthday and doesn't have to wear the felt one year round!). 
• He is 3' 11" of pure boy, and a true joy in our lives!

We love you, little man, and are so thankful that God blessed us with you!