Jared Our Super Boy

It's hard to believe my Super Boy is nine years old.  The time has passed so fast and it has been such a road of blessings.  This year he did many new things he had never done before.

Since he was really excelling at swimming over the summer and had already made great strides running in the spring; he decided to participate with Lance and Matthew in his first triathlon.

Last fall we had gotten a one year extension on him doing the Brevard Zoo rope course the boys had won for selling Boy Scout Popcorn, hoping he'd grow enough.  Well he did, plus a bit more, so he and Dad tackled the course September 10th.  He did awesome and had a wonderful time.  It was neat that the rest of us could see them and cheer them on as we walked around enjoying the animals.

We moved to North Carolina shortly after and Jared was a trooper through it all.  Tackling our new chores with gusto.

Using his incredible creativity to add joy to everything and enjoy time with his siblings; be it his "Beach Parties" in the creek or one-on-one time with his little sister.

He also uses his imagination to make incredible Lego creations, drawings (now displayed in the Art Gallery he suggested), and even his own music videos (His piano teacher is sure he'll write his own music some day).

Speaking of piano, this is another area where he has really come into his own.  His playing is amazing; check out this sample from earlier this year. 

In February, we had one more first.  Jared and I took the train together on a whirl-wind trip to Florida and back in 48 hours.  We went for his check-up with Dr. Carson and I'm happy to report that they said he's doing great.  Jared did so awesome on the train, enjoying talking and getting to know everyone we sat with at each meal on the train.  It was really neat to have that special time together.

Inside our sleeper cabin on the train.

In addition to all he has done and experienced this year, there is also how much he has grown as a person which is infinitely more important than all these things.  Jared has such a loving and sensitive heart, a heart for people. 

Daddy and I are so proud of you, not just for all you have done but for who you are becoming as a young man of God.  May God continue to bless you abundantly in your needs and your wants!

PS.  Jared had one more big first this year but that's the subject of my next post.