max.

At the end of this summer you will be four years old. It really is, unbelievable. You have really grown this past year. From random words to full on sentences you have become quite the young boy.

I love that your my oldest. While you are very reserved and apprehensive, you also show great care and concern for others. You are very observant and on the lookout for those in need. Makes me wonder what kind of future your life holds. Perhaps you'll be a Doctor as you love to care for others. Perhaps a chef as you pay attention do detail and love to help me in the kitchen. Maybe a professional skater as you recently have developed a love for skateborading.

You still are in love with playing cars. It is a daily occurance you get them out and line them up. Your love for them has rubbed off on your little brother too. I love when you two play together with all your cars lined up. Usually once a day you two end up in some sort of scabble over them, usually resulting in you two grabbing one anothers shoulders and Evan trying to get a bite in.

For the most part though, you get along.

You love the outdoors...but not the bugs. You and Evan can spend hours in the yard playing in the sandbox, baseball, soccer, golf, and riding your bikes all over. It is fun to watch you two enjoy the outdoors for so long and come in with red sweaty faces begging for some water to drink.

As I mentioned before, you recently developed a love for skateboarding. Your friend Nathaniel LOVES Tony Hawk and has rubbed off on you. His older brother Wynn is really into it, and he practiced a bit when we were over at thier house there a few weeks ago.

This summer I signed you up for swimming lessons which I have to admit I'm a bit nervous about. You have always been a bit leary about the pool. You love going in, about waist deep, but never have stuck your face in. I hope the experience is good so I can continue to send you each summer to learn to swim.

What I love most about you is your sweetness. If Evan gets hurt, you are always there to help him in whatever way you can. You comfort him, and speak kind words. You usually listen to Daddy and I very well, and do what we ask of you. Your not perfect, but we love the boy you are becoming. We hope and pray that you would long for and love a Savior who loves you much more than your Daddy and I ever could.

Love you Maxwell Jared.

xoxo,

Mommy