December 13, 2008

A 15-year-old MAN

Shawn next to very cool Pokeman Ball cake ... yes, he's still a kid inside



Shawn teetering a Codester on his shoulders
A photo shoot of the whole birthday gang


Dad scored huge points with this gift!
Kelly and Little Codes
Mom wins the whole game of SPOONS! Well, duh ... of course she did.
Waiting in line for roasted chicken ... hey, save some for the birthday boy!

Look who had a birthday?!! ... Shawnie!

Today ... December 13th ... is Shawn David's birthday. He's a 15-year-old boy stuck in a man's body. He stands over six feet tall and has all the signs of a boy trying to fit comfortably in a suit two sizes too big. Adorable ... and somewhat entertaining to watch.

We had a small family party at home (Shawn's request each year) where we ate a huge dinner, played games, opened presents and then cut into a very cool Pokeman ball cake (courtesy of Shawn's step-mom, Kelly). It was fun to have Brennan (Shawn's older brother) home from his mission to enjoy the evening with us.

This boy has been my "teddy bear" for years. I am so thankful to have been blessed to be his mother. He was a miracle child after years of not being able to stay pregnant after Ryan. Shawn was certainly well worth the battle and ... life without this adorable and quirky child would be very dull indeed.

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