Happy 11th Birthday, Kyler!

Happy 11th Birthday, Kyler Alexander Poth!

We were told to wake up at 5:30 am to get this party started! So we did! haha!

After he got tucked into bed, the rest of us went to work decorating and setting out his presents. I love that we all cherish this tradition. Katelyn especially went above and beyond helping to make his day special with extra decorations on his door!

He got a giant bean bag that opens up into a bed for sleepovers, some new Nintendo Switch controller, a console, and a sports game including tennis, golf, bowling, etc. (those are his favorites gifts for sure). He also got some Ted Dekker books, some, sunglasses, clothes, a speed rubix cube (from Katelyn), fireworks and fidgets (from Levi), a conductor stick, a new wireless mouse, and some other small things. He loved all of it!

We had bagels (homemade) and lox for breakfast and steak with corn and ice cream for dinner! Some of his all time favs! We are planning to do a pool party with his friends soon, but waiting for better weather!

Here are some things I want to remember about Kyler at this age...

1 - He loves gardening and definitely has a green thumb!

2. He is confident and cute in all that he does!

3. He's determined. He taught himself how to solve rubix cubes and now is racing his own times to get faster!

4. He's fun and loves games of all kinds. 

5. He's smart and tries hard. Here is his GT class taking a "virtual" field trip to the Amazon fulfillment center to learn about robots. He loves his friends in GT and thrives in this creative environment!

6. He loves old things and legos. His friend Brody gave him this lego set of an old style camera and it makes me happy to know his friends know him so well too!

7. He get joy out of the small things in life. Even small sauce pans! :) He's been asking for this for months and couldn't wait to use it. He made himself some creamed mushrooms and loved them!

8. He loves his family, this sweet dog, and God! What a joy this kid is to be around! I love watching him grow and can't wait to see what all God has in store!

**Two last pictures as a 10 year old...