Yesterday my baby boy was born.  Yesterday!  How can it be that he was 7 years old yesterday?  I know i saw his sweet little face for the first time just yesterday, but yesterday was his 7th birthday.  How does that happen?  I remember every detail about his birth, the labor, delivery, being at the hospital.  I LOVED IT!  I vividly remember my sweet, sleep deprived husband lovingly gazing upon his newborn son the first night in the hospital, and in the sweetest daddy voice he whispered, “I love you, baby Presley!”  It was then that I, in a not so sweet voice, reminded him that our son’s name was PRESTON!

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Yesterday after church our family met for lunch to celebrate with the little man.  We are so very blessed to have almost all of our immediate family here.  We just wish Uncle Taylor (my brother) lived closer, but he’s in the Air Force fighting for our country.   He comes home from the Middle East this week!  YAY!  (We hope to see you soon, Taylor and Kelly!)

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Anyway, we went to lunch.  Preston got all kinds of goodies from aunts, uncles, and grandparents.  Sports, hunting, and guitars…that’s Preston’s life!  This child can do the batting stance of almost every single Texas Rangers player.  It’s so cute!  His favorite two players…can you guess?  His aunts and uncles did a great job!

What would I do without my sweet boy?  This 7-year old is such a precious gift from God.  I have prayed since birth that he would be just like his daddy, and he is almost a carbon copy.  For that, I am so thankful.  There’s no greater roll model on this earth than Brad!

7 things about my 7-year old…

1. Preston is all BOY! He’s a wild maniac!  He’s aggressive, tough, loves to wrestle, loves to hunt, loves to be a boy.  He tackles his sisters, he makes a ball out of any object in his hands, and he wants to be outside every single moment.

2. Preston is sensitive and thoughtful! He doesn’t want to do anything to upset anyone.  He wants to make sure everyone has exactly what they want and will willingly give up what he has for another.  He has a heart for people.  He loves to share and does it well.

3. Preston is Type A! He is a first-born male.  He wants things to be fair, just, and according to the rules.  He wants to be on time.  He lives by the clock and is always telling me when we need to leave.  (Who is this child and how did he come from my body?)  He enjoys routine, loves tradition, and will hold us to it.  He’s cautious, logical, analytical, and careful.

4.  Preston is an athlete! He can throw a ball further than I, kick higher than I, and make more baskets than I.  He loves all things sports!  He lives for stats on SportsCenter in the morning, and doesn’t forget any of them.  He’s competitive but still wants to include everyone.  He wants everyone to love sports.

5.  Preston is smart! He constantly amazes me with what he remembers, how he figures things out, and how quickly he performs work.  We don’t know where he received these brains, but we’re very thankful for them.

6.  Preston is loving and kind! He loves his mama, loves his sisters, craves time with his hero (his daddy).  He still gives me kisses, hugs and holds my hand.  He loves Lilly Katherine because she’s so funny and full of joy.  He loves AnnaLeigh because they are joined at the heart.  They have a special bond that is so sweet.

7.  Preston is responsible! He takes care of his homework without being asked.  He reminds me what needs to be taken care of.  He is my calendar, appointment book, and alarm.  He keeps this family going!

I love you baby boy!  I will love you forever!

Thank you, Lord, for this perfect, precious gift!  Thank you for entrusting me with this child!  Thank you that he’s more responsible than I and keeps me on my toes!  Thank you for his sweet heart, his mind, and his abilities.  Please help him to use all of these for your glory!  Lord, please give Preston your Godly wisdom and discernment all the days of his life.

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Now a few more random pics…

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Cupcakes were made that morning.  I didn’t have enough eggs, so they were a little crumbly, but still good.  The icing is always homemade!  I just can’t buy the fake stuff.  I’ll post the recipe soon. This is my little helper.  She could not wait to lick the icing from the beater.  The avocado green KitchenAid mixer was my Papa’s.  He gave it to my father YEARS ago, and my dad passed it down to me.  Still working great, and I love that it was my grandparents’ mixer.

I put Preston’s favorite candies on top of the cupcakes.

There’s my girl.  Just like her mama, she only ate the candy and the icing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY BOY!