There have been signs of it all around in his bedroom, in his voice, in his hobbies, in his smell and in his attitude but it is now official. This sweet little baby boy has turned into a teenager!
I know what you are thinking, "Russ and Jenny look way too young for that!" I know, I know but nonetheless, Douglas celebrated his 13th birthday today. Hard to believe. I offered to come have lunch with him yesterday at the school like I always have in the past and he graciously declined. Then I offered to bring it there and he could meet me in the parking lot. That would be a no! Then I had the best idea of all...a vending machine lunch. I gave him $5 only to have his favorite machine keep 2 of them with nothing in return and he brought me $2 in change. My great idea turned into quite a bummer!
He has always loved surprises and wanted me to pick out his gifts on my own. I must say with the help of Russell we were able to please! A new catcher's mitt, a video game, some clothes and some Skull Candy(these are the best earbuds ever for those of you not familiar with the latest technology:)). What more could a boy want?
Today was spent playing in and winning his first Jr. Jazz game of the year followed by dinner at Tepanyaki. He chose to spend the rest of the night with us instead of friends and we made a run to Baskin Robbins for shakes and ordered a pay per view movie!
He was born loving sports. It may have been all of those early Cowboy's games. They did win the super bowl a month after he was born. Isn't this such a guy pose!
I still remember when Russell and I took him to his first Jazz game. He was so excited and watched the whole thing!
Here are some of my favorites of when he was a toddler! You must click on this to get a close up look!
This is my all-time favorite shot of him. It was taken when he was 10.
The highlight of this past year is when he was able to go to Cooperstown New York and play in a tournament there. This is where 12-yr.-old boys are treated like the pros. He stayed in a dorm with his team, played on great fields, was inducted into the Little League Hall of Fame and had the time of his life! It was made that much better by his best buddy, Grandpa Murry, being there to experience it all with him.
Baseball is his favorite but he is quite an athlete. He loves basketball and football as well.
Douglas loves the outdoors and won't turn down an opportunity to go fishing, hunting, camping or snowboarding.
Some of his favorite things are ice cream, steak, video games, his cell phone, sports, 5 Guys Burgers and Fries, Subway sandwiches, spending time with his family, popcorn, and music.
He has always been such a great kid and I know he will continue to accomplish great things! Life with a teenager, I couldn't think of a better one to start with! Happy Birthday Douglas!
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