The Birthday Boy

This post is dedicated to my third child, Scott. Today is Scott's birthday! He was supposed to be born on April 6th (the 100th anniversary of the building of the Salt Lake Temple). It thought this would be a cool day to be born but it wasn't meant to be. We would have to be patient. They say that good things come to those who wait--well, I have to say that it was true in this case! Scott came on April 10th and we were so happy! The doctor's told me that he would be big but everyone was suprised just how big he was. He weighed 10 pounds 7 1/2 ounces and was 23 inches long. Wow! The nurses were laughing because when they put a newborn sized diaper on him it looked like he was wearing a Speedo! He was cute from day one!

We knew Scott was a boy before he was born so we already had a name picked out for him. His first name Scott is after my maternal uncle Scott. My Uncle Scott is the last living male in his line and didn't have any sons so we named Scott so he could have a namesake. Scott's middle name is Albert after Lee's grandfather, Leo Albert. Lee's grandfather (Baba) was a remarkably intelligent, kind, compassionate man so we wanted to name our baby after him. As is turned out, Scott posesses many of the traits of both his namesakes. He is funny and hardworking just like my Uncle Scott and he is smart, kind, and compassionate like Baba. So, it's safe to say that Scott has honored the names of Scott Albert!

Scott is an amazing teenager. Like I said, he is very kind and compassionate--especially to his younger brothers and sister. It is not uncommon to see him playing or reading to Emma or Max. He is always willing to help and does it without any complaint. He is the first to step in and help whether it's at home, school, or church. He can see when there's a need and he's there to help.

Scott is a very hard worker. He has gotten straight A's every term so far in Middle School with the exception of this last term where he got all A's and one B+! To say I'm proud is an understatement! He is very dedicated. He goes to school every morning 45 minutes early to be a part of the Jazz Band at his school. He plays the trumpet just like my dad did. It's so fun to hear him play. He's a natural. He works hard at it. How many teenage boys would willingly wake up early to get to school early every day? In fact, he asked me if he could stay after today to work with his band leader on a song he'll be playing at the audition for the High School band Thursday. He's even willing to work hard on his birthday! What a kid!

He is very creative and is thinking that he would like to be a film producer when he gets older. He likes to make movies and mix music on the computer. He has talent in both these areas and I'm excited to see where he goes with this. He's a funny kid and makes us laugh often. I'm always finding funny pictures of him on my computer or camera. He's very quick-witted like his dad and older sister. He's a crack-up!

I guess you could say that as a mother of such a son, I am extemely proud. I feel so blessed to have Scott as my son! I know there are great things in store for this boy and I am so excited to see the wonderful things that he will accomplish in his life!

I love you Scott!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!