HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!

It is absolutely crazy to think that our baby Matthew is now 11 years old. Time seems to be flying by. Just yesterday we were holding our sweet baby in the hospital wondering how on earth we were going to raise this precious child. 11 years later, we are in awe as we witness the transformation from little boy to an amazing young man. We were in California over his birthday and he shares the same birthday as his little buddy Mason Ogden. .

Matthew and Masons Birthday Doughnuts

Kalvin is our nephew and Matthews best friend. It has become our family tradition to bring him along on one of our family vacations each year! Matthew and him have been the best of friends since birth and they don't plan on anything ever changing.

Mason and Matthew sported matching shirts on their birthdays! Mason worships the ground that Matthew walks on and Matthew just loves Mason. He is very sweet with him and makes sure that he pays special attention to his bud.

Matthew and Kalvin

Matthew is very kind and he brings a calming spirit where ever he goes. From a very young age he has always been dedicated to whatever he is involved in. Whether it be school work, sports, chores or friends, he always does his best. Not many boys wont complain as they push the push mower on the wet grass in 100 degree weather. Not Matthew. He willingly serves, strives to do his best and is an inspiration to our family to do our best.

We love him very much and can not imagine our family without him. Happy 11th Birthday Matthew!!