Happy Birthday!

Today is my son Billy's 12th birthday. To say that time flies is an understatement. My son is something special. At 12 years old, he loves all the things most boys his age do, but he has always been a little different. Billy has a fierce love for family and family times. He always did. He loves all his relatives and cousins and enjoys each of their personalities. The only thing that would make him happier would be if he had more of them! He loves family time even now. Now as some kids are so obsessed with friends, Billy still loves board games and nights where we will be watching a special show or movie. He loves all the things we do and takes an active interest in things like collecting and decorating and woodworking. When we go to Lancaster, he loves the farms, the crafts, the food. He notices and cares about things that most boys his age could care less about. He wants to know how things are done, how things are made, and how people are. He loves rides in the car. He loves to work with his Dad to make his own money which he usually enjoys spending on others, especially his sister.
Billy is my oldest~~he arrived ten years after Bill and I were married and Caitlin came along six years after Billy. He is an incredible big brother who gives is sister so much attention and love. He is not ashamed to kiss and hug us no matter who is around or where we are. He seems wise beyond his years and as one of his teachers told me just yesterday, "He's an old soul." He's truly my buddy, and I can always depend on him. Billy has always been one of those kids that you could take somewhere and be with someone and not worry about his behavior or manners. He really is something special. Happy Birthday my Bill!