Ridgell's Originals

Happy birthday to Little Man, Austin Ridgell.  He is 8 today and here are some of the reasons I love him and am proud of him.

He talks.  A lot.  All the time.  And it doesn't even matter if anyone is listening.  That's why he is sometimes called Pops Jr.

He loves big.  Hugs and laughter and smiles. 

He is absolutely fearless.  He will try anything.  I have watched him wake boarding and he is amazing.  Watched him jump off a cliff at the lake while the other four were talking about who should go first.  He just climbed to the top, took off running, and jumped in. 

I love that his first attempt at packing for family vacation a couple of weeks ago including nine Nerf guns, one large toy snake, and one pair of socks.

And I love that he always volunteers to pray at our family meals.

Loves his family.  Loves pets. 

He is funny.  Hysterically funny. 

He is fun.  It is almost impossible not to have fun if Austin is in the group.

And he loves God and Jesus.

So I love Austin. 

Keep loving life and having fun. 

Love God. 

Oh yeah... and keep talking.  I like it.

So thanks God for Austin.  He reminds us that life is full of fun and laughter.  Watch over him and do great things thru him.