10 Things I Love

Stockton just turned 10.  I thought I would share 10 wonderful things about him.

1.  Stockton is very loving.  He writes love notes and does secret acts of service for his family often.
2.  Stockton is an awesome big brother.  Mason follows him everywhere he goes because he is so fun to be with.
3.  Stockton has the most darling freckles and beautiful blue eyes with super-long lashes.
4.  Stockton likes snuggle time.  He likes to lay by me in bed an often asks me to rub his back.  He can't go to sleep unless I tuck him in and kiss him goodnight.
5.  Stockton is a good friend.  He thinks of other's feelings and likes to include everyone.  He is very loyal and will stick up for you.
6.  Stockton has a lot of energy.  He loves to talk and will tell me EVERYTHING.  I love that.
7.  Stockton loves music and has a great voice.  I love to listen to him sing along to the radio.
8.  Stockton has a growing testimony of the gospel and our Savior.  He will come home from church and tell me things he learned that day.  He is excited and eager to learn more.
9.  Stockton is an athlete.  He loves to be outside kicking, throwing and running.
10.  Stockton likes to organize.  He loves a new notebook, pack of crayons, mechanical pencil or any other office supply.  He is a list maker and likes to check things off.  That's my boy:).

We had a special family birthday dinner for Stock a few days before his birthday.  He chose Johnny Carinos where we ordered Bowtie Festival family style.

Stockton spent a day at Classic Skating with his cousins for a little pre-birthday celebration.  Then, on June 21st, his actual birthday, he had a bunch of his friends over for a Mario Kart tournament and some backyard fun.

Afterwards, we went with his cousins to Wendy's for lunch where he ordered BBQ chicken wings and a Frosty Float.

He jumped on the trampoline with the sprinklers underneath and then went swimming.

He was supposed to have a game that night but the other team forfeited about mid-day so we picked up Subway sandwiches and sat on a blanket and watched Douglas' game.  His special dessert was a slice of Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake which he wanted all to himself but he did end up giving me a bite! (Yep, that is the same candle I used for Mason's birthday!  Pretty thrifty, huh:).)

Stockton and I snuggled in bed together that night and looked through his scrapbook.  It was fun to remember all of the cute things he did when he was small.

For his presents he received a net that will throw the ball back to you.  If you hit the net up high you get a grounder....middle for a line drive and down low for a fly ball.  He will get a lot of use out of that thing.  He also received tennis balls for bouncing and fielding off of the side of the house, a soccer ball, a football for the swimming pool and and a scooter.  The scooter has become a tradition since he loses at least one per year.  Maybe he can keep track of this one!

Happy Birthday, Stockton!  We all love you very much.