Oh my goodness - my first baby is 8! I can hardly believe it! I remember very well Christmas time eight years ago. I was in the hospital being induced when Troy was not really ready to make his appearance. (He was already 2 days past his due date.) Thankfully, the doctor said it was time, because since he weighed in at 9lbs 2oz, I don't think I would have wanted to wait any longer! The hospital sent him home in a Christmas stocking. My mom provided a stocking for him as well, but he was too big to fit in it! We still hang both those stockings up every Christmas season.
Troy was such an easy baby and he has really been pretty laid-back and easy-going ever since (much like his father). Occasionally, he has those moments of "first-born-itis"...you know - he knows just how things go, we need to play by his rules, etc., but overall he is a sweet, caring boy. Let's see...in the last year, Troy has learned to ride his bike without training wheels, he has gone on the off-road trails with Jim, has run in his first "race", has ridden in his first road bike "race" with Kelly, has lost four teeth, and has gotten quite good at tackling (a little too good) his brother. He is also becoming quite the artist, loves to read, and loves learning about history and science. Math is his least favorite school subject, but he has improved immensely in it this last year. Troy also taught Trent how to read back in the early spring and surprised Kelly with that! Troy loves camping and still prefers the color blue over all the others. He loves hamburgers on the grill and pepperoni pizza. He is actually pretty adventurous when it comes to food and he is my one that I know will try something new on his plate.
Troy brought us into a whole new stage of life, and I can honestly say that our life is so much better with him in it. Troy, we pray that you grow to be a strong man of God and a man of integrity. You have been a terrific son these last eight years. We are excited to see what the future holds for you!
We love you, Troy!
Troy Through the Years
Baby Troy
6 months old
1 year old
2 years old
3 years old
4 years old
5 years old
6 years old
7 years old
8 years old
2 comments:
I love seeing the photos from birth to age eight! Hope you had a great birthday Troy -
The Billings
Troy - I remember your entrance in the world very well, too! What a blessing for us all, especially Hannah since she was the only Flanagan cousin at that point. I was remembering how on your first Christmas we couldn't see you because Hannah had RSV and Dr. Wiley told us that we could not come near baby Troy! I also remember we used to call you JT, which I haven't heard in awhile. Sometimes I still think you were born on December 18th because we were also anxious for your arrival. I love you! Aunt Cherisse
Kel - The two-year-old picture just melts my heart and the four-year-old pic looks surprisingly like Trent.
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