Pete turns 11!

A late birthday post for our Favorite son! 

Pete turned 11 this past week! We celebrated a bit early having his cake and ice cream Monday night before Casey and Kendal went off to girls camp for the week. He also didn't mind that he got cake every day following that for most of the week. 

Pete has grown a lot this year. He can still be a silly / stubborn thing, but he's lost his short fuse and maturing in many ways. He's still loud and a typical tween, but he's growing. Pete was praised all year at school by teachers and staff for his positive attitude, his willingness to help out, and his kindness towards others.  He truly has a big heart and cares for others. Peter did well in his sports this year, each season brought growth and success as he worked hard. It's hard to believe Pete is done with elementary school and now he's off to middle school. Pete is a quick learner in many things, physically (and when he wants, in school). Pete is a leader, (it can come across as bossy with his sisters) but he is confident, he has a can do, and will do attitude that is so fun to see bloom. 

For Pete's birthday he got to open presents in the morning. He got a swimsuit and deck of cards to play war with at his will, and a new compound bow. He's been wanting this bow for awhile. It's really nice and like Casey's so he's thrilled. We played outside with his bows for a bit and hung out that morning. After lunch we went to the library kids event.  Pete didn't care much about the activity he was more interested in the treat and new books.  After that we headed into town.  We stopped in at toy Town and Pete picked out a new logic puzzle with his birthday money from Grandma and Grandpa Loosle. Then we went to the mall to play on the arcade area for awhile. Alice and Pete had a lot of fun with the different games. Their favorite were the driving ones. We had sonic for dinner and came home and played the wii before bed. 

Happy belated birthday Pete! Here's to a year of growth, and so things good to come your way. We love you bud!

FAVORITE COLOR: BLUE

Favorite animal: Monkey

Favorite food:  Pizza

Favorite snack: kit kat, Twix, granola bars, and yogur.

Favorite book: Fabelhaven

Favorite Toy: Legos

Favorite song: I am a Child of God

What he wants to be when he grows up: Engineer 

Nickname: Pete, squdgy pudgy, bud

At 10 Peter is 4ft 9 1/2 in. and he weighs in at (TBD)

Favorite part of his birthday: going to the arcade at the mall.