October 8th, 2012 
Martha This week (Thursday) my eldest child turns 16. SIXTEEN, people! I have mixed emotions about this and by mixed I mean 3% excited for him and 97% FREAKING out. I sense this year brings many changes for him. He’s on the verge of driving…in a car…by himself- without me to put my arm across him at a hard stop. I mean, I GUESS I can trust the seat belt without me assisting.
Didn’t this just happen?
He just barely learned to ride a bike!
And then there was all this stuff…what a story!
Still growing! It won’t stop!
We did the long hair years…
And now we have come to this…
A man. Ready to drive, get a job, finish high school. He’s sweet and sensitive and talented and I’m so proud to be his mom.
Freaked, nonetheless, but proud.
Love you, buddy! Happy Birthday! ~ Mom
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Wow-my niece turns 13 tomorrow and I thought that was bad enough! Just breathe.
I remember him running across the courtyard at school to give me a hug. Talk about old-person affirmation. Happy Birthday, young man! And Happy Birth-day, mommy!
Wow! 16?!? When did this happen? Love the pictures you posted. Happy birthday Christian.
Hey cool cat. Have a great day.
Uncle Frank’s advice : Work hard, be committed,honest and always try to make your parents proud. That should do it for now..
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!
So crazy this aging thing…of course THEY are getting older. Not us.