Morris Family Memories

Monday, December 9, 2019

City Lights

We have been quite sick the past month or so. Strep throat, the flu.. it's been kind of a bummer, really. Even tho we still aren't 100% the kids and l made a spontaneous trip tonight to the city park to see the lights...and it was so good for our hearts!

Thankful for my sweet kids, this tradition, and the hope of Christmas that has definitely sustained us thru this time!

Monday, December 2, 2019

Boy

Dear Matthew..

Today you are 10. TEN!!

At 11:53 December 2, 2009, you entered this world. And it was one of the best days of my life!!

Look how little you were!!

When you were a baby we called you "Mr. Happy Pants".. and it still fits today. You love to laugh and smile and you bring joy to those around you.

You LOVE football, cheeseburgers, legos, CK Birds, football cards, family time and time with friends.

If our family of four could be together ALL. THE. TIME. doing something fun (or even not), that would make you so happy! I love how you love family time and making memories together.

Your sister is truly your best friend and you are her biggest cheerleader... and even tho she is becoming a teenager and wants more time to herself, she loves you dearly. When she hurts, you hurt... and your love for her is so special to see.

You are a gifted student who loves to learn. (We still need to work on your spelling, tho....haha). You are a natural leader at school and are so well liked by teachers and students. You have really come into a love for reading and are enjoying it more than ever before.

You are competitive and *really* don't like to lose but are a gracious loser most of the time.

You don't exactly love piano lessons but you are playing beautifully.

You are such a loyal and caring friend. You are tuned in and notice when your friends are in need of extra encouragement.

You are starting to take more risks and be more crazy... which I struggle with but know it's just you growing up. "Please be careful" is probably the phrase I say to you most...haha.

You have a heart to know Jesus and wrestle with your faith and are trying to make it your own. I pray you will always seek the Lord and have a child-like faith.

Matthew, the joy you bring to our family is immeasurable!

Your party was yesterday but we still celebrated you today... because YOU are worthy of celebrating!