8 IS Great!

Once upon a time...

 a little angel was sent to earth

to brighten his family's life with his smile,

his excitement for life,

and his sunny ways. 

This little boy grew, and grew, and grew. 

Sometimes he was sad,

sometimes a little wild, 

 sometimes a little messy,

 and sometimes a little smothered (with love)/bothered?! by his brother and sisters!

But no matter what--

he was always 

LOVED!

8 years passed...

 L started to do his happy dance

and get REALLY excited. 

He was 8 and that means a birthday

 with donuts and candles, 

 and presents and pie

and WISHES that come true!

AND 8 means he can choose to be baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, throw a big birthday party for friends (with Mom's help), and become a Cub Scout.

WOW!

8 is GREAT!

Happy Birthday, Mr. L!