On Friday we had plenty of celebrations for our favorite 14 year old. On his birthday eve we went to – where else? – Tecate!

His birthday then started with cinnamon rolls, of course – same way his birthday has started since 5 years old!

After school (and after Robert got home from his new job where he’d been locked in the hallway for an hour! ha!) we opened presents and had baby bites!

He got some cool loot – including some nice kayaking gear…

he also got Snapchat. Here we go!

We then hopped in the car and drove down to Orange Beach for the long weekend. Pics to come!

The best day celebrating the best kid! Happy birthday Maxwell!

Fourteen! Fourteen years of Maxwell and I simply could not be more proud of him or love him more.

Just born…

One year old…

Two years old…

Three years old…

Four years old…

Five years old…

Six years old…

Seven years old…

Eight years old…

Nine years old…

Ten years old…

11 years old…

12 years old…

13….

and now FOURTEEN!

I can say all the good things about Maxwell and it won’t even come close to accurately describing him. He’s just…the best. He’s thoughtful and responsible and smart. He’s a natural leader and that skill is being developed more and more within scouts and football and school. I can always count on him – to help, to do the right thing, to make the best decision he can make, to be kind. He works so hard at school and sports and isn’t afraid to put in the time studying or at practice. He just figures things out and figures them out well.

Maxwell has some really loyal best friends and has developed a circle of friends that are all pretty like-minded. He’s making good choices about who he hangs out with and I really like the group he’s fallen into. I think he’s well liked by all and can easily move between different groups. Jack is still his best friend but his social circle is big!

He’s really just the best.

Favorite book? Hunger Games – required school reading!
Favorite TV show? Young Sheldon
Favorite movie? Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite color? Red
Favorite song? Revival by Zack Bryan
Favorite number? 29
Favorite restaurant? Tecate
Favorite thing to eat? Lobster
Favorite friend? Jack and crew
Favorite toy? Football
Favorite dessert? Skillet cookie
Favorite sport? Football
What do you want to be when you grow up? Don’t know!

I love this kid so much and love watching him grow up. I said last year, there’s not much more to say except that he’s exceptional! I could not be more proud.

Happy birthday Maxwell. We love you so much!