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BIRTHDAY's BIRTHDAY'S SO MANY BIRTHDAY's

This time around it was Happy 16th Birthday to Mr. Micah Simon. WOW, our boy is 16. It just amazes me how he has grown and how much he has changed. Micah has a wonderful sense of humor. He has learned the fine art of flirting and let me tell you, he does not care if you are 18 or 80, he will flirt away. It is just funny to watch him. He laughs so hard when you help him put on his deodorant or when you have to help him shave. We all just get the giggles.



As parents, brothers and sisters, we are all so proud of Micah. He has done some things we never thought he would do and he is learning more every day. It is neat to think about what he may actually do with all that he learns.


Yes, our milestones are measured a bit differently than most parents of 16 year olds. Still we beam with pride in all that he is and all that he does. Bottom line, he brings us a lot of joy.

Micah and Mom

I wish you could hear him laughing!!!

Gotta love a good farting machine.

Just a moment full of laughter.

McClain loves the fact the candle kept relighting.
Micah was not too sure about it.

We are all ready for cake.

Comments

Dorine said…
Love the pictures! Happy Birthday, Micah!
Aunt Tammy said…
16 already. So hard to believe how fast they all grow up. Sure looks like Micah had a great time! Happy Birthday! Love, Aunt Tammy

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