happy birthday Wesley!

Wesley is my oldest nephew.  He is a very grown-up 5 now (although I think his cute little voice will forever be the highest sound I’ve heard), but one of my favorite Wesley stories is from years ago.  Wesley was an exceptionally energetic toddler, pretty much non-stop on the go.  If his feet weren’t moving, his mind certainly was.  He was saying prayers with the family one night, mentioned all of the regular items, then added, “And please help us so we don’t fight like this”, at which point he popped up from prayer stance, wildly kicking and punching into the air.  He then knelt back to continue, “or like this”, followed by another pop-up fighting demo.  Kneeling back down a third time, he folded his arms, and ended the prayer in perfect reverence.  What a boy!  We love & miss you, Wesley!

Happy 5! 

On a sidenote, my oldest niece, Andersyn, just started a blog (see sidebar for link...I'm still new at all this).  Her list of 100 is fabulous.  I was most astounded that she read all of the Lord of the Rings books when she was 7.  Some can't get through those at 17! 

Comments

[Kelly]

I can't get through those books and I'm 32. Right? I'm 32? Somehow I have lost track.

I love the prayer demonstration story. Too funny!

[sista #2]

OK! I laughed out loud with the prayer story!!
What a darling boy! Love his name too.-ciao

[Ras]

I just called Justin into the room to read him this story! Hilarious! What a great kid.

[Amy]

Yes, it's 32. And the special 33 is looming.

[Mandy]

What an exciting birthday! His prayer story was very funny.

[Megan]

I love that boy! He is the cutest thing ever, and of course I have a special love for him since Talin and him have such a special relationship. They are complete opposites but absolutely love one another to death. The boys called Wes today and sang happy birthday to him, it was so cute!

[Aunt Judy]

Amy girl, I couldn't laugh hard enough to satisfy my funny bone on the Wesley story. I had to call Roy in and read it to him. Have you ever seen Uncle Roy get engulfed in laughter? I don't know what was funnier, the Wesley karate prayer, or Uncle Roy laughing until tears rolled down his cheeks. Thanks for sharing....

[love squalor]

that top photo is *awesome* what a cutie with that tough-guy face!