My oldest is... omgoodness.. 16!!!

My son, he is 16 today. I can't believe it. He has grown so much ..especially in the last year. Although he gives me a LOT of grief (talking back, thinks he is right all of the time, grades, you know, typical teenage stuff) I love him so much. He is the example for the rest of the clan to follow.. partly why I am so hard on him.. He is a wonderful son. Has great morals and values, knows his place here on this earth and knows where he is going. He is going to be an amazing missionary...
He loves band, food, and sleeping. LOL !! Probably in that order! He's fast becoming a man and I just want to press the ::pause:: button. ..going too fast. Just yesterday... he was.. toddling around the house watching Barney (gare-gare) getting his first birthday cake all over his face and hair, learning how to walk, learning how to ride a bike, starting school, tying his shoes, ... Love is.. being a mom. Happy Birthday Austin! Love you SO much!!!