Thursday, April 22, 2010

SIXTEEN?!! Really?

Wasn't it just the other day a 9 lb 5 oz baby boy with loads of black hair entered into this world making his parents certain he was the most perfect baby ever?
With the happiest, and most easy-going personality, this little guy grew and grew, never changing the fact that his parents believed he was still perfect in every way.
Time flew by---he still grew!  However, never changing his great ways....
Life continued, years passed by, and like everyone, he's had a  few "bumps" along his way.  However, lessons learned, and maturity gained, physically changing in EVERY way!!  With all of this we can easily say, the best qualities are the ones he has NEVER changed, and we still continue to LOVE and truly admire his great ways!

So, sixteen years and we're proud to say you're the GREATEST son, with the biggest heart, and here's hoping your most important qualities, that matter the most, will NEVER go away!  We love you Bracken, thanks for making life for all of us a little better in every way!  Happy 16th Birthday to you!

9 comments:

Laura Copeland said...

It seems like only yesterday that I flew to Utah to see that darling little (not so little) baby boy. My mouth just dropped when I saw all that hair! Truly, he has been a pleasure to have as a grandson--such a warm heart and always concerned for others' welfare. We love you, Bracken! Happy Birthday! Can't wait to see you this summer!

Dave & Kami said...

what a handsome 16yr old you have on your hands!:) Happy birthday Bracken.

Jennifer Anderson said...

wow! that is so hard to believe he is 16! such fun photos thru the year. I hope he has a really great day!

Tami said...

So fun to see him through the years. Looks like he was born with that cute smile and darling twinkle in his eye! Happy Birthday to you, Bracken! And many more on channel four!! :D

Tami said...

PS. Save us a piece of your famous cake! ;)

Six Girls and One Boy said...

What a wonderful tribute to your son! It was so much fun to see his pictures through the years. The one thing I will always remember about Bracken is the time we came to visit while you were in Orlando. He was so intrigued by Doug taking apart those antiques in your garage! I can't believe that much time has gone by! Tell him "Happy Birthday!"

molly kay said...

Happy birthday to Bracken! He looks so much like you Al! LOVE the cookie monster baby pic! xx00

The Dragonfly said...

Holy Cow, you have a sixteen year old. That is crazy! Way to pave the way for the rest of us!

Beverly said...

Alison, you have a sixteen-year-old and he is so handsome. Wish him a happy-day-ago birthday. Loved your adoring words to him. He certainly seems deserving of his mother's love and affection.