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Wishing the happiest of happy birthdays to the best around today. She’s the one that always figures out how to get things done, she’s always there for the important – and not so important – events, and she puts up with a LOT from all of us but still loves us no matter what. We are the luckiest to have her…especially these 3…
Not only is she the very best momma and GJ, but she’s turning into the best neighbor too!!
Hooray!! Happy birthday GJ. You’re the BESTEST and we love you the most!!
We had Maxwell’s 8th birthday party this past weekend and it was a huge hit! My football crew was ready to go – cheerleader included!
Of course GJ was there and so were Susan and Barry!
He decided he wanted to have a flag football party so we got the coaches from one of the local elementary flag footballs organizations and they were SO awesome! We had about 36 (!!) boys and those coaches kept them completely organized, entertained, and in control! All of the boys met on the field and they divided into four groups and then rotated through different stations – throwing, kicking, running, accuracy.
Spencer was out there with all the big kids (and one other little brother!) and completely held his own!
Of course our cheerleader was keeping everyone entertained.
After doing all the stations they then broke up into two games – Spencer and Maxwell were playing against each other! ha!
After that it was time for cake!
What a fun birthday and what a fun crew of boys!!
I sure do love celebrating this fantastic football loving kid!!
Happy Birthday Maxwell…and RTR!
It was good to be Maxwell last week on August 30th! His day started with his traditional breakfast of birthday champions!
Then it was off to school where he had a special lunch visitor – me! We took ice cream sandwiches for his class – a big hit!
After school it was party time with Mrs. Susan…
and then dinner was Maxwell’s pick – TopGolf! What fun!!
GJ and Daddo even came and got in on the golf fun! We then came home for cake and presents.
Maxwell was pretty proud to go to school the next day in his new Ozzie Albies jersey!
It was a great day all around celebrating an all around great kid!!
Happy birthday, Maxwell!
It’s here! Maxwell’s birthday!! EIGHT!!!!!! How has it already been eight years and, yet, how can I barely remember life without him?
Just born…
One year old…
Two years old…
Three years old…
Four years old…
Five years old…
Six years old…
Seven years old…
and now EIGHT!!!!
Yes, eight is GREAT when you’re Maxwell…and when you’re Maxwell’s parents! This kid continues to be awesome on all fronts. He’s kind, respectful, dependable, a joy to be around, and just an all around GREAT kid. His teachers love him and his friends love him. He’s so aware of everything around him and soaking up the world every day. I’ve said it before, I don’t know how I got so lucky to get a kid like him but I sure am thankful. I love him for his kind heart, his sweet personality, and his curious questions. What a kid!
Not much has changed since last year – he’s still sports obsessed! Baseball has been king this year and he’s super into the MLB teams (and their uniforms! ha!). He still loves football and has taken more of an interest in NFL teams this year in addition to Alabama. Fortnite is a new privilege he got to get this year. Thankfully, he’d still rather be outside throwing a football than inside playing it on the iPad most days.
He also takes great pride is his outfits which tickles me. He’s very particular about matching his various sportswear and making sure socks and everything else coordinates. Jerseys are life right now!
He’s the very best big brother around. He and Spencer fight like junkyard dogs and drive me crazy many days. Pretty sure no one can exasperate Maxwell more than his baby bro! But they also love each other and watch out for each other. Maxwell loves loves loves Samantha and would hug her all day and night if she let him. She never lets him! ha! While our house is always loud and crazy, I am increasingly more and more thankful that they all have each other and that Spencer and Samantha have such an outstanding big brother like Maxwell to lead them through life.
A few questions for my big eight year old:
Favorite book? College Champions, The Alabama Crimson Tide
Favorite TV show? Alvin and The Chipmunks
Favorite movie? Jurassic World, Fallen Kingdom
Favorite color? White
Favorite song? There’s Nothing Holding Me Back
Favorite number? 2
Favorite restaurant? Mexico Lindo or Moe’s
Favorite thing to eat? Mexican food
Favorite friend? Jack
Favorite toy? ball
Favorite animal? Dolphin
Favorite dessert? there are so many…
Favorite sport? Baseball
What do you want to be when you grow up? MLB baseball player
I love this kid. I’m proud of this kid. I’m thankful for this kid. Yes, oh yes, EIGHT is GREAT!!!
Yesterday was a special day – it was Mrs. Susan’s birthday!!!
We are all hoping she had the BEST day because she is the very BEST!!!
Susan, I don’t know how we would make it without you. We love you and are so appreciative of ALL that you do and how well you love us!
Here’s to another great year – hope it’s the BEST yet!