Today Garrett is 10.   Yes one final birthday for this birthday marathon we go through every year.  I told you to check back REAL soon!

Garrett was born the day after his brothers first birthday.  He was my littlest boy for 7 years before he gave up that title to his younger brother.  He was a teensy bit sad when I told him I wouldn't be calling him the littlest boy any more.  To his credit though he came out a trooper and has not had a speck of jealousy since.  

Here he is with his littlest brother.  Notice the biking shirt!  It's his favorite.  He'd live in that everyday if I'd let him!

Garrett is an outdoorsy kid at heart.  He's not afraid to get dirty!   He is going to be one of those kids who is just naturally good at sports or anything physical. He is quick on his feet and catches on to games easily. He is willing to try most anything.  When he was four he got his first shiner by doing as his daddy said and "keeping his eye on the ball".  He ate octopus tacos while in Mexico last year, while we all looked on in amazement. Pronounced them a bit chewy.    He beat his brother at learning how to ride a bike, yet as a lefty the handwriting was a loooong time in coming.  This mom has had to really work on the not comparing thing.   He loves to get books on motocross and mountain biking from the library and can't wait until he can get a dirtbike just like his older brother.  Knowing his dad it won't be too long.  Along with his brothers he has learned how to run his dads bobcat excavator (with close supervision!).  He is often the first one out the door when daddy needs help working. 

He is also musical and lately he has been listening to Michael W Smith tapes and writing out the lyrics to the songs.  He has a great singing voice and an infectious smile. 

Happy Birthday Garrett!