Jeremy

Today is Jeremy's 18th birthday!

Jeremy is our 9th grandchild and 6th grandson.

He is an important part of this large family,

an important part of this smaller, large family,

and, of course, a very important part of this family.

I wrote about Jeremy for his birthday last year in this post and visiting there will show you links to all his previous posts.

And the links in THAT post will take you to many pictures and stories of how he's changed over the years.

so I'll just post a few pictures here

and talk a little about what's been going on in his life during the past year - and there's a lot!

He started a new dream job last summer working at a golf course and he's continuing that this summer, he graduated from high school, got accepted into college, and then signed up for classes at Eastern Michigan University.

And he had his last high school marching band parade and concert

as well as his last high school golf match.

So there have been lots of changes for Jeremy and I know he's looking forward to lots more in the coming year.  In the meantime, he still enjoys fishing

playing guitar

and interacting with his six beloved nieces and nephews.

And I have to add that Jeremy is helpful (here he and his cousin, Evan, clean up after a large family dinner in Gulf Shores),

talented (here he and his cousin, Evan, perform a very entertaining skit using their most authentic British accents in Gulf Shores),

and easy-going.

But more than all that he's sensitive, kind, thoughtful, smart, and easily one of the nicest people you could ever meet.  We could not be more proud of him and we're wishing him the best birthday ever, but one only have as great at the many more to come!  We love you, Jeremy!  Happy Birthday!