Rockwell Turns 8!!

Rockwell turned 8 years old yesterday!
Rockwell is really enjoying reading these days. He asked for books for his birthday presents this year. He got 4 new books at the party at Grandma Ham's on Sunday and has already read all of them, along with the books he gets from school.  He hasn't always loved reading, but he sure is now.

Rockwell is a very responsible boy. He knows what needs to be done and he does it. I don't have to ask or tell him to do much. Often, when I say it's time to do his homework or clean up or something, he'll say, "I already did Mom." I sure appreciate that about him. Damon made a huge mess in the basement this morning, and Rockwell saw it and cleaned the whole thing up without being asked. He's amazing.

Rockwell loves to be active. He's had about a month without any sports, and I can tell it's hard on him. I have signed him up for Provo basketball, Provo soccer, Lindon soccer, and Orem track. They will all start one right after the other and he is so excited to be playing something again. It's good for him to have that physical outlet with his friends and to have something to look forward to.

Tessa and Damon adore Rockwell. He is such a good oldest child. When Chad and Ashley were babysitting the kids, that was the first thing they said when I got home. They said they were so impressed by watching Rockwell take care of the little two and make sure the games they were playing were safe for Damon. He still has never complained about Tessa playing with him and his friends. He's an awesome older brother!

When Rockwell got home from school he opened his presents. He was super excited about his double shot that converts into a soccer net, a football throw, and a hockey game. He loves the Hot Wheels race track too. The kids have had fun playing with his new stuff this weekend.

Paul took the day off work so he could do something special with Rockwell. He took him bowling after he opened presents. Rockwell loves one on one time with Paul!

Tessa, Damon and I met them at Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Rockwell was so excited for the peanuts. :)

After dinner we let Rockwell stay up late and watch Harry Potter with us. 

It was a great day celebrating Rockwell. We sure love love love him!