Seven Years Old

I'm a week late posting this...
Seven years ago Mr. Giovannoni and I brought home this little bundle of joy.

It's hard for me to believe that you, Dylan, just turned seven...On one hand I cannot remember life without you in it...and on the other I don't know how these seven years have flown by so fast!
You were a happy and content baby. Almost from the minute you were born you were a social butterfly. Always searching for a friendly face , giving your love and your smiles so freely. Not much has changed in these last seven years in regards to that.
Here's seven facts about Dylan for his seventh birthday.

1. Dylan you are the most kindhearted, sensitive soul, I have ever known.
2. You are an awesome big brother, especially to Isaac, I think there is a special bond between you two.
3. You detest doing anything that doesn't involve playing or socializing.
   
4. You like any kind of meat that has a bone in it. I sometimes wonder how you can be my child and eat stuff with bones in it...
5. Your love for trains seems to have dwindled, now it's Sharks and Dinosaurs and Star Wars that seem to be at the top of your list of favorites these days.
6. I love the fact that in your prayers every night you "bless" Heavenly Father for everything. You always thank Him for the beautiful day (no matter the weather or the circumstances). And you always pray for each of our family members in specific. I love how thoughtful you can be.
7. You love to share the Gospel with everyone you know. Your a natural missionary. You invite anyone and everyone to go to church with you. You take the "Friend" magazine to school and read the articles to your friends, many of whom don't share your beliefs.
   All this you do on your own accord, with out prompting or encouragement. Your simple child like faith and love for the Gospel is something I'm in awe of.

Happy Seventh Birthday Dilly...We Love You.

Here's a few highlights from your seventh birthday. You were kind enough to share your birthday with Isaac's blessing. Which turned out great because our house was chuck full of people whom you love, including Miss Sydney who came with her family all the way from Albuquerque.
Mr. Giovannoni and I must have done pretty good this year, because after you opened each of your presents , you said, "Oh that's my favorite"!

I hope you will always stay my sweet-hearted sensitive boy. We all LOVE you Dylan.