Happy Birthday Connor!

9 years ago today I became a mother. How my life has changed since then. The minute Connor was born I knew that he was a choice spirit. My life has been so blessed since adding him to our family. Connor was the sweetest baby. Always happy and smiling all the time. As a toddler he was so full of energy. He would do anything to get you to laugh. Now, as a 9 year old boy, he is just as sweet and smiley and happy and continues to make us laugh. In honor of his 9th birthday, here are the TOP 9 things I love about Connor....

1. He is so loving. He is very sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of others. He has a very soft heart and isn't afraid to show it. Each day he will come up to me and hug me and tell me he loves me.
   
2. He always keeps us laughing! Whether it's telling us a joke, making a funny face or doing something crazy, he loves making us laugh.
   
3. He is creative. I love this about Connor. He is always making up games to play, writing his own stories and drawing amazing pictures. He loves to create and has a great imagination to go along with it.
4. His dimple. Of all my children, Connor got the dimple. With every smile he gets to show it off.
5. He is thoughtful. Connor loves to check on me. He will ask, "Mom, what can I get you?", or,"What can I help with?" He will get me a drink if he thinks I need one or simply rub my back. A few weeks ago he fixed me breakfast in bed for no reason. When we are out he holds the door open for us. What a guy!!
6. He is FUN! Connor is so fun to be around. I think this is one quality that makes it so easy for him to make friends. He could make some fun out of nothing.
   
7. He is a great big brother. Being the oldest we expect a lot from Connor. He has always been good to watch out for his younger brother and sister. He tries to set a good example and always helps when he is needed.
8. He is smart. Early on we knew that Connor was going to be smart. At an early age he could build amazing things with legos, solve puzzles and problem solve. He has always been at the top of his class in school. He is an awesome reader. He loves to figure things out on his own and has plenty of advice to give the rest of us :).
9. He is genuine. Connor is genuinely nice, kind, and sweet. He knows how to just be himself. He lives how he knows he should and tries his best at everything he does.

We love you Connor!!!

Here's a look back through the years....