Tyler is SIX!! It's hard to believe that is has already been six years since we became parents! Tyler is a wonderful boy who loves the Lord. I pray I can say that 12 and 30 years from now. He's learning to read and while he's not so fond of school (because of the writing), he does enjoy learning things and new experiences. He's very helpful, kind to his sisters and excellent at making up stories and playing pretend. Math, History and Science are his favorite subjects right now but he also loves listening to any stories we read. He continues to be very sweet and outgoing with both children and adults. He enjoys AWANA and his Sunday School class very much and loves to tell me stories of the funny things his friends say and do. I love that he has friends but still loves his sisters and enjoys playing with them and teaching them things. Not always things they should be learning, but he takes seriously his role of older brother and protector. He's got a temper and is into full time negotiating. Direct obedience is not his strong suit but he's learning. I often find myself in prayer confessing to the Lord and thanking him for sending me a real picture of (dis)obedience. Daily I remind Tyler that just as I have to obey the Lord without knowing why, he too must learn to obey without knowing why. I often want God to fill me in on his plans, and He rarely does. For my own good, he asks me to obey him, to do things I don't always want to do, and to trust him- the same things I ask of my children. Oh how parenting shows us where we need to grow!! Tyler is an amazing blessing and we thank the Lord daily for him! We are so blessed to be his parents and we pray that God gives us the strength we need (and the patience and consistancy) to prepare him for life, and help him grow in his faith.