biehler family news: Bye bye Kinder... hello six year old!

To my sweet boy Jackson,
Well, we made it through Kinder! We had a few bumps along the way, but we got through it Jackson! I am proud of how much you have grown this past year. It hasn't been easy... we've had some tears, but thankfully most of the time those end in laughter. You finished all your Kinder readers, which was quite a chore for both of us. Now, you are reading like a champ! You are listening better and using more self control, which can be really hard for a super-active little boy. Teachers seems to describe you with words like "enthusiastic" "energetic" "all boy"... there are times when I worry it's not always a compliment, but your sweet teacher Ms. Bobbi always says God has given you great gifts of enthusiasm which you will use someday to further His kingdom. I think she's right! To go along with your energy, you are very LOUD! At one point, we even had your hearing checked, but it seems you hear just fine. I think you want to make sure people hear what you have to say at all times, because you are passionate about your thoughts. Maybe you'll use that big voice to preach the word of Jesus to unreached people some day? Who knows?

Here's a little about you right now:
Age: 6
Weight: 56 lbs. You're a pretty stout little guy:)
Height: 48 inches
Favorite Foods: Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Grandpa's Eggs, Waffles, French Toast, Chicken Patties, Ribs, Drumsticks, Yogurt, Fish Sticks, Oatmeal and Cream of Wheat. You've never met a treat you didn't like.
Foods you Dislike: Pretty much any vegetable except corn (which doesn't really count).
Favorite Toys: Guns, Legos, Army Men, Shovels, Grenades, Swords... okay, any kind of weapon.
What you want to be when you grow up: A Navy Captain. You want to drive the boat.
Sports: Soccer, Golf, Baseball, Swimming (just for fun).
Favorite Books: Anything about sharks or snakes! The Day the Crayons Quit, Yes Day,
Favorite Shows: SpongeBob Squarepants - man, I thought we were done with him! Dang. Wild Kratts, America's Funniest Home Videos.

You LOVE all things Army right now. Your are a gun-lovin', camo-wearin' dude. You own about 20 guns of all kinds to practice your shooting techniques and you like to sneak up on people and shoot them. You just got your first set of golf clubs and you are super excited to learn how to play and go golfing with dad. I can already tell you're going to be a natural. You are also working hard on learning to catch and throw the baseball to get ready for your first baseball season next Spring!

Here's what I LOVE the most about you Jackson, and there are so many things to love. You are sensitive. You really take others' words and actions to heart. You want others to be proud of you and tell you what a good boy you are and how well you can do things. You play so hard all day long you are exhausted at bedtime and fall asleep in a matter of minutes shortly after we say our prayers, and you NEVER fall

asleep without saying prayers first. I always know you are ready to go to sleep when you say "Can we say our prayers now?". I love it that you yearn to hear me speak to Jesus on your behalf and I look forward to the day when you feel comfortable speaking to Him on your own. Until then, I am honored to do it for you and with you. Sometimes you are a tough little boy to parent. You tend to be impulsive and have selective hearing. You are destructive and break things all the time. You ask the same question over and over again and drive us bonkers. But, you are also hilarious and make me laugh every day. All we have to do is look at each other and we both smile almost instantly. Our souls are connected. You always want to help me do things around the house, whether it's cooking, picking up leaves, making the bed, or fixing something. Just don't ask you to pick up your toys... that's a different story! Ha!

I am so incredibly honored to your Mom and I realize what an important role I continue to have in your life, and will likely always have in your life. I will ALWAYS be here for you, no matter what. I will challenge you and cheer for you. I will pick up when you are down, and then I'll tell you to get back up on the saddle. I love you with every ounce of my being. You are my treasure.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!