Elijah is my nature boy and he loves most all creatures. He has been begging to catch bugs lately, so we ventured out tonight for a time ole tradition of catching "LIGHTENING BUGS." Well all I can say is my eyesight isn't what it used to be. We only caught one LB for our 1/2 hour of chasing around in the front yard. I tell ya I couldn't see those critters for nothing and Jeremiah and Elijah run at them so fast they scatter. But we do have one lonesome LB we named "Lighty" and I sure hope for Elijah's sake that he makes it through the night.

Second highlight for Elijah is this will be his second week to attend basketball with his Daddy. He used to be so sad when Scott and Jeremiah would leave to go out to basketball camp the last couple of years because he wasn't old enough. But this year he made the cut. He is loving it and growing up right before my very eyes. My special red head.

This week is all about Elijah. Two weeks early by C-Section, red hair, and a nursing nightmare. We slept in the recliner for the first nine months because of his breathing issues. I remember praying to God to heal him, because I was so fearful of having one child, who could climb a mountain (Jeremiah) and another child who couldn't even run outside. God answered my prayer and Elijah grew out of all his medical issues. He is my JOY (represented by the sun on my tattoo). He has a million different smiles. There is one for laughing, playing jokes, telling his creative stories, His I love you one, embarrassed one, and so many more. His imagination and brave spirit are his special gifts. He can tell a story that lasts forever and never misses a beat. He has amazing prayers and at 4 3/4 He worries about children that don't have a mom or dad. He prays for them to have beds and He just humbles me on a daily basis. Now with the red hair comes a stomp and a temper that will rock your world (Ex. stitches twice and a whole in the wall). He is definitely a strong willed child, but I have no doubt it will serve him well one day when He fights battles for the Lord. He is my precious 2nd child with whom my heart will forever be!!!