Elijah,
You prefer Eli, but I'm still working on that. I really can't believe you are 10 and how much you have grown this past year. I am still glad that even at 10, "Mom, watch this" is your most common phrase. You love to create and bless others with the things you make. You want to show off all your basketball skills and your "Steph Curry" shots. At school, you are excelling, and make sure that I know that math is just too easy for you. You are very creative and I love how you still engage with Grace and her many stuffies to entertain her. You are becoming more aggressive and also enjoy playing with Noah and his friends anytime you can. Sometimes there are tears, but overall you are rising up to the challenge of playing ball with the bigger and better, improving your own game. It was a rough season at Upward but you persevered through it and still had fun. Dad always loves to coach you. I love that you still enjoy snuggling and reading with me. You have a big heart and our family has a very special place in it. I hope the Lord will continue to open your heart to see all His wondrous works for you! Happy 10th Birthday!
