Happy 12th Birthday Forrest

12 Years ago I had my first of 4 sons. 12 years ago I had 2 babies under the age of 1!!!! Did I mention that Forrest and Savannah are only 11 months apart? I can hardly remember what that was like. Now I have two 12 year old. Forrest was such a great surprise. We are so blessed to have him in our family. He is so tender hearted. He is almost always found with this great smile. Forrest was such a chubby baby. I loved how squishy he was. Forrest has taught me a lot about patience, and working hard. I truly admire how hard he works. Forrest took awhile before he started talking, when he wanted to tell me that he loved me he would come over and look at me and say "you, mom." It was so precious and still is to me. Forrest has always been aware of me and my feelings. I love him very much. I love that he shares his birthday with my sister, Beckie! Happy Birthday Forrest!

Forrest loves animals. He was so excited to hold this snake! DISGUSTING!

He is very flexible. I think he would do well in Yoga!

Forrest and Sunny...one of our MANY dogs that we no longer have. :o) Forrest loves dogs.

My all time favorite photo of Forrest! He loved those yellow boots, and it was not uncommon to find him in just his underwear.

Goofy is Forrest's favorite

Forrest has always loved to climb. When he was probably 1 or 2 he would climb over our fence and cross the street. It is a proud moment when your neighbor brings you your kid! We literally had to put up barbed wire on the top of our fence so he would stop escaping! I wish I could find the picture to prove it! True story!!! I swear~ He still loves to climb.

Forrest has a very sensitive heart toward animals. He tried to nurse a young squirrel back to health after one of our other many dogs caught it.

Happy Birthday Forrest. Thanks for brightening our lives with your gentle ways and great smile!