#7!

Eli is 7 years old and loving life!  He had an amazing school year and the best summer we have ever had.  I am so proud of how far he has come in his seven years and the wonderful boy he is and is continuing to become.  Eli at seven:

1.  Loves all things Star Wars related.  He likes Clone Wars and loves doing light saber fights.  

2.  Was awarded Leader of the Pride TWICE last year.  Once by the teacher and once by his classmates.  

3.  Loves riding bikes, riding the 4 wheeler, skating, bowling, hiking, and swimming

4.  Likes playing the "Spaceship game" with friends at recess.

5.  Best friends during the school year were Nathan B and Gabe.

6.  Loves building and launching rockets and sharing the experience with friends

7.  Has become great friends with all our neighbor kids (George, Rachel, Henry etc.) and has played all summer building forts and other adventures.

8.  Is a model student and isn't in any services at school or outside of school.

9.  Loves science and math and PE

10. Loves flying in the glider with Brandon

11.  He loves traveling and flying on commercial airlines, especially Southwest.  

12.  He loves visiting both the farm and Texas.

13.  Loves swimming by himself and even in the cold pool in TX with Gavin.

14.  Played soccer and t-ball for Riverside and very good at both.

15.  Obsessed with basketball and loves watching the Shockers, Mavericks, KU and Kstate on youtube or live games.