17 April 2009

Happy 18th WARRIOR

Eighteen Years ago you came into our lives! Eager to arrive into this world coming 12weeks early weighing 3lbs 10 oz and 18 inches long! WE have loved you since before you were born.

Now you are 18 years old. A man yet still a boy. You have had so many firsts. Last year I posted many of your baby pictures growing up. This year I'll post some of your firsts.
You are a SENIOR! You still kiss your mama good night. You don't mind kissing me good bye in front of school.
Your first trip to BYU for EFY!
Your very own 4 wheeler and your first "AIR" jump!
Your First Temple that you were able to go to the dedication and later do baptisms.
Although, this was my bike, It very quickly became your FIRST MOTORCYCLE

Your FIRST date! and it was her prom. Wow, how do you beat that for a first date?

Your FIRST Girlfriend

Your First PROM


Your first trip to NYC.
Your FIRST baptism. Dash, was so proud that you were able to baptize him.


You have had so many wonderful firsts thus far. I wish you many more. The world is truly a better place because you are in it! Set your goals, go after your dreams and embrace your future! Happy Birthday, Warrior.
You can now vote, you can serve in the military, you can order things off the tv, you now need ID when you travel through the airport, enter contracts, own property, purchase tobacco products and even marry. Also, if you have a run in with the law you will be tried as an adult. Being an adult is GREAT but sometimes, I wish I were EIGHT! Enjoy the season you are in and don't rush time.

29 comments:

Crissybug said...

Time really does past by too fast. My babies are all still so young, but I know in no time they will be grown like yours. Hope he has a wonderful day.

Jan said...

Happy Birthday Mr. Man. You have always seemed like someone that was so strong with such a big heart. Take on the rest of your life with integrity. Go get em...

Will+Candace Fox said...

that was the sweetest thing ever! happy birthday Spencer! i hope you have an awesome birthday!
Candace

More Than Words said...

That was just so sweet!! I loved looking at all his pictures and milestones he's passed!!! You are a blessed mama!!!

Happy Birthday Warrior!

Cynthia said...

Happy Birthday, Warrior!

Wow Mama, you have much to be proud of. Congratulations on getting him to legal adulthood in ONE PIECE! That's no small accomplishment.

It's so fun to read this post today in light of what I just posted on my own blog 5 minutes ago. I want to be able to do in 9 years exactly what you did today.

tiburon said...

Awww what a sweet tribute! And what a fine lookin boy you have there!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Anonymous said...

This is such a sweet post about your Son! i know he will love reading it! i hope he has avery happy birthday!!!

Wonder Woman said...

So does his ?hawaiian? name mean "warrior"? I love it.

That's so great that he was able to go to EFY. I LOVED it and it honestly changed my life. Worth every penny and then some. And how awesome that he was able to baptize Dash. My brother also baptized my younger brother, and it was incredible.

Hope he has a great day!!!

Us said...

What a wonderful post!! I loved reading this and your Warrior is so handsome!!! My son turned 18 this yr too...time has flown by that's for sure!

H.K. said...

What a sweet and beautiful post to your "baby" boy! You made me cry reading this! They grow up too fast don't they? Warrior is a handsome boy and he's lucky to have a mama that loves him very much!

Messy Jess said...

That was sweet. What a great kid - I can't believe he was so small at birth! Great big things come in little packages!!

fiverancks said...

Happy Birthday, Warrior! My son turns 18 on Monday (4/20).

Beth at Aunties said...

He is so handsome! Happy Birthday Warrior. You have a might work to accomplish!!!
Isn't amazing when these timy premies are born they can grow so tall and strong.
I love the spirit about you, mighty warrior! Happy Birthday!

tammy said...

What a fun post. Wow....18!! Has the time gone by fast? My oldest was a preemie too. Amazing that they were ever that tiny, huh?

Happy Birthday to your handsome son!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! This is just the begining of a truly marvelous time in his life (and yours). Hang on mom empty nest is not so far behind!

Ida said...

He has turned in to such a handsome young man. Good work mama.

The Ziemers said...

Happy Birthday! I can't believe he is that old.

Cynthia said...

THat is funny, Molly had William baptize her when she got baptized in December.

THe first of many for both of them, (Spencer and William) I hope....

gretchen said...

Happy Birthday big 18!!! Welcome to the big world of being a big kid! Hope your day was great. Love you so much

Rhonda said...

Happy Birthday warrior!

MG, my daughter turns 18 in just a few short months. I'm sorta freakin' out about that! ack!

Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jenn said...

Isn't it crazy how fast time has gone! He is gorgeous Chrys!

chelle said...

SO cool! I am crying. What a mom I am... Corbin was 3 lb. 11 oz. and he was born on 3/11. m

Pancake said...

He is such a HANDSOME young man! What a great guy too! Love all the first! Specially that first date one!!! Wonder why?!

Sue said...

I love his hair!

Happy Birthday Warrior!

Goose--you are too young to have an 18 yr. old.

Lisa Loo said...

He SO looks like a warrior!! I like how you wrote about his firsts--cool way to do a birthday post! Happy Birthday Warrior!

Bren's Life said...

I'm sorry I missed this. What a great young man he is. He's so handsome. I want to go to NYC! That's neat that he baptized Dash. Hope he had a Great Birthday!

Ane said...

lovely post!! Sorry I have been MIA!!! alohas!!

Anonymous said...

I am pretty much holding in the tears right now. Because in nine months my oldest will 18!

Such a sweet post.

Jennifer said...

Aww, happy birthday! I am loving this blog now I'm gonna follow you! :)

Your son is so handsome!!