Happy 17th Birthday Bryce and Caleb

Today marks the 17th birthday of Bryce and Caleb. 

Dear Bryce,

Happy 17th birthday! I can't believe that you are this old already!

 You have truly grown up to be a great guy! You are typically willing to help out when we need it with a project, rides for the girls and sometimes just to be nice you make supper for us. I love the fact that you end every phone conversation with a "Love Ya" no matter where you are or who you are with. You also always come tell me goodnight and you tell the dogs goodnight too. 

You are responsible and take care of stuff that needs taking care of. You even stepped out of the box a couple times in a pinch and took the dogs to the vet by yourself. You are a pretty good boyfriend to Bree from what I see on the mom side of things. You can tell that you really care about her and you try to do little nice things for her either as a suprise or to make her day better. You get good grades in school and when needed you even study. I can't wait to see what the future brings for you! 

Love Mom

Dear Caleb,

Happy 17th Birthday. We have kept you alive this long. Pretty soon that will be on you. Please start to drive accordingly.

You've always been a hard worker whether it's at your job or when you're putting your heart into your latest interest which is currently all things golf. You love to learn everything there is to know about your current interest and honestly, I don't think I've ever met anyone who knows more about golf clubs than you do. 

You are a very reliable guy and are quick to pick up shifts or fill in when people call in sick.  We don't call you the shift gobbler for nothing. You are able to get yourself up and out of bed and would rather die than be late for something. This trait, although sometimes very annoying, reminds me of Grandpa Steve. School hasn't always been easy, but you've faced every challenge head on or if that doesn't work you just befriend the teacher and then they help you. 

You are a great friend, and I love that some of your friends are ones that you have had since you started at Norris. I love that you are able to take on the role of student manager for the basketball team. You take it very seriously and it sounds like you are an important asset to the team. 

You don't like me to hug you very often but when I am able to corner you and hug you, you squeeze so tight that I can hardly breathe. I secretly love this, but I am going to continue to act like you are killing me. You call me Ernie when you are trying to get your way, and it cracks me up, but I love it. 

I'm so proud of you and I can't wait to see what this next year will bring. 

Love Mom