Happy 23rd Birthday Joshy!

23 years ago (August 1, 1988), I gave birth to a HUGE (almost 9 lb) baby boy. He came out looking like he was 5 months old. A full head of black hair & he raised his head out of the hospital bed to look at everyone with his huge brown eyes.

 

Picture on the left (9 months pregnant)-I carried him like a fake beach ball in my stomach, which is why we were all so surprised he was so HUGE!

I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful son! He was always the All-Star in whatever sport he played, always the fastest guy on the team. He never had to put forth much effort, it just came natural. Which probably spoiled him a little bit. But it always made me so proud when everyone would say, "Wow...who is that kid, he's so fast?" 

Which I'd quickly reply, "That's my son!"

Joshy & Jullien (top two pics)

Joshy, Papa Joe & Elijah (bottom pic)

In high school, his friends would call him to do things on the weekend, but he was content to just hang out at home most of the time. Which always surprised my hubby...but I was glad! I loved never having to worry about him. 

Now that he's 23...I'm grateful I still get to spend time with him. We take family surf day trips & today we celebrated his birthday by going miniature golfing & go-cart racing.

I don't know how 23 years have gone by already, but I cherish every memory as if it was yesterday!

I LOVE YOU JOSHY!

HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY SON!

16 Ways To Say...Happy Birthday Elijah

when kisses were still yucky...

My youngest son turned 16 today & of course I'm sad to see my baby boy so grown up, but I'm also incredibly proud of him.

Homecoming Dance...

Since the day he was born he was the "perfect child" I mean literally...this kid was just ridiculously easy to raise. His personality is happy-go-lucky, not much bothers him, even through the dreaded 'teen years.'

So for Elijah (aka Lijey), who's gone from driving his toy cars around the house to driving me around, here's 16 ways to say...

You're special because of...

1. Your love for the Lord
2. Your loving heart
3. Your giving nature
4. Your incredible wit
5. Your Lijey hugs
6. Your helpfulness
7. Your leadership
8. Your smile
9. Your cheerful nature
10. Your sense of humor
11. Your friendship
12. Your responsibility
13. Your love of family
14. Your positive attitude
15. Your caring ways

AND LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST...

16. Your ability to always bring joy into my life every single day! I love you Lijey!

Happy 16th Birthday and thank you for being such an amazing son!

First Varsity TD as a Sophomore...

Winter Formal...

This years football pictures...

Nothing But Good News

I love when I have so much good news that I have to race home to Blog about it...even at 10:30 at night.

Today Elijah had his Sunset League Championship prelims for track. There were 3 separate heats ( 27 kids) competing in the 400M qualifying event for a total of 9 final spots for Thursday nights Championship Finals @ Cerritos College.

He MADE it! He will be racing with the 6th fastest time in the league. He also is on the 4x100m relay team (fastest time in the league) & the 4x400m relay team (2nd fastest time in the league & the only freshman on the relay teams).

I'm SO proud of him!

Then we have Jullien...who booked a Calvin Klein 2010 Fall Presentation

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~Photos by Betty Sze & Janelle Okwodu~

I'm loving the gray colors. I think there is not a single person who doesn't look great in gray!

Jullien also just booked a huge Reebok's Campaign (I'll post pics when it comes out along with the Sisley Campaign pics ...he's definitely moving up!

So as you can see, I'm one proud mama!!