"We love because He first loved us." - 1 John 4:19

Friday, August 11, 2023

Happy 15th Birthday Nicholas!

 Dear Nicholas,

We could not be more proud of the young man you are at 15 years old!  You are smart, athletic, kind and thoughtful, easy going, fun loving, and well rounded gentleman.  You continue to excel in school - making straight A's your whole life so far.  You also do a great job balancing school with many extra curriculars which include running cross country and track, swimming, Boy Scouts, church youth group, and alter serving, just to name a few.  You have held various leadership positions at school and in scouts and are looked upon as a Christ like friend and leader by your peers (which is what we are most proud of in you!).  You remain an avid Lego and Star Wars fan (requesting yet another Star Wars themed cake this year) but have also become a sports fanatic as well - following baseball, football and hockey all very closely. You still enjoy reading though we find your reading sports articles on your phone more and more over books.  You enjoy spending time with family and are a great big brother, playing with your siblings as much as you can.  You aren't too eager to get your driving learners permit but I'm sure we will get it soon now.  We can't wait to see what this next year holds for you, especially as you enter high school.  Our prayer for you on this birthday is that you always keep Christ as your center for decisions and as your moral compass.  Continue to let Christ's light shine forth, just the way you already are, and you will do great things - we know it!  We love you so very much Nicholas!

Love,  Mom and Dad


Henry got him some of his favorite sweets!

Grace made some beautiful creations for him

Samuel made a custom desk shelf/picture holder

He asked for a Molina jersey

Now they match :-) Nicholas has been so great with playing catch and helping Samuel practice baseball and pitching in the yard.


For his birthday "party" Nicholas as to take a few friends to the game when the Cardinals were in town playing the Braves - they had a great time!


NICHOLAS' FAVORITES AT AGE 15:

Stuffed Animal - Patch
Food - sushi
Movie - Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith
Show - Ahsoka
Clothes to Wear - hoodie and shorts
Game - Ticket to Ride
Snack - Goldfish
Animal - dog
Song - Burn, Burn, Burn by Zach Bryan
Book - Thrawn
Friends - Caleb, William, Chris, Jacob, Jackson, Dom, Alex, Nick
Drink - Dr Pepper
Outside Activity - throwing the baseball
Sport - running and swimming
Park Activity - throwing a ball
Inside activity - play with siblings
Place to go - Grandma's house
Fruit - pear
Vegetable - carrot
What do you want to be when you grow up?  Architect
What brings you joy?  friends, family and sports
What makes you sad?  lots of homework stress
What do you think heaven is like?  really peaceful, quiet time with God, pure joy



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