Happy 8th Birthday Soren!!!!!

I don't know how this happened, but somehow I went from being a new mom to a mom of an 8 year old boy. Derek always says that the only reason we had more kids is because Soren was such a good baby and we were fooled into thinking all babies were that easy. He slept for 5 hours at a stretch and was hardly ever fussy.
He has grown into such an amazing boy, he is so loving to all of us. He still gives me kisses and hugs in public, every morning he takes his sister's hand and walks her to her class. The principal saw me and said that he was so impressed by what a good big brother he was. Soren said the principal yells out almost everyday for everyone to see what a good big brother he is. It completely embarrasses him but he still holds her hand and walks with her. He is so excited to get Baptized and I am so proud of how he says his prayers every night by himself without reminders (I still need reminders)
Soren loves to race remote control cars with his dad and play video and computer games. He loves to ski and he just gets up and goes down the mountain and we are lucky if we see him for the rest of the day. He also loves roller coasters. For his birthday, all he wanted for his party was to take a friend and go to Knott's Berry Farm. Luckily we found another boy who also likes upside down and crazy roller coasters, so I took them out of school early and off we went. On Friday we took another friend and the whole family went to see How to Train Your Dragon.

Soren you are so special and dear to all of us. Thank you for being a beyond wonderful son we love you so much!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!