Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Levi's 11th Birthday!

 Happiest of birthdays to the most funny, caring, helpful, witty, active, and clever boy we know!  Levi is such a great young man to be raising.  He is thoughtful of others, helpful to all, compassionate, brave, and a leader. I don't know when we will stop being surprised by how helpful he is...he is the first one to jump in and ask if anyone needs help; his sisters, parents, friends, church family; and then he will continue to help until the task is complete! During the week, he is the first one to complete his assigned chore without having to be told. He is responsible and respectful and we hear from his teachers that he is such a great example to the other students in his class. But we know this....he is the same kid at home as he is in public. Levi likes to read before he goes to sleep every night and it's my favorite part of the day because when he is done, I hear the click of his light turn off and he shouts "Good night! Love you!" Every night. He gives great big hugs to everyone in his family and truly loves his sisters.  He is getting stronger and more stubborn with the girls but he knows when he needs to go by himself for a while and calm down.  He doesn't mind being alone and has shown his maturity by walking to Aunt Sarah's house by himself after school each day. This is the first year that he hasn't had an older sister to be with him and he is doing so well. His temper can get a little out of control and we have had to have some pretty serious talks about the way he gets to speak to his parents. He likes Legos, chicken, pizza, running, swimming, playing in the woods, fruit bowls, making wands and casting spells with them, getting up early, decorating for holidays, and helping in the little kids class at church.  He does not like people scaring him, when plans change, hot days, dusting, scary movies, being bossed by his sisters, or lasagna. Levi is so much fun to talk to....just not in the mornings on the way to school as he's usually pretty upset that he had to wait in the car for his sister's to be ready. But his usual cheerful conversations are so full of laughs and witty comments and clever observations.  He doesn't forget anything, which can be both good and bad, but truly tries to see the good in every situation.  We are so proud of Levi and the man he is becoming and the faithful leader he will be because of the examples he has in his life. We are proud of him every day and know that pride will continue throughout his life.  We love you Little Buddy!







1. What is your favorite color? Yellow
2. What is your favorite sport? Basketball
3. What is your favorite fruit? Honeydew
4. What is your favorite movie? Harry Potter
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Mac and cheese
7. What is your favorite subject in school? Math and history
8. What is your favorite snack? Cheez-its
9. What is your favorite animal? Dolphin
10. What is your favorite song? Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
11. What is your favorite book? Runaway Twin
12. Who is your best friend? Leah
13. What is your favorite cereal? Honey Bunches of Oats
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Explore in the woods
15. What is your favorite drink? Ginger Ale
16. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
17.What is your favorite restaurant? Claim Jumper
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Waffles
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Tacos
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Teacher