Turning Point...

He reached a turning point - a new chapter, a new stage. He is now a teenager. Crazy but true. My little brother is growing up. I took some pictures to mark the milestone.

This little brother of mine is creative, hard working, enthusiastic, determined, conquering, loving and joyful. He loves listening to Christmas music (almost all year long), playing his music loudly, climbing trees (and rocks and anything else he sees), jumping on his trampoline and spending time with his family (best ever).

I love this crazy teenage monkey so much. Happy Birthday little (getting bigger) brother.

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Salt & Pepper...

"Salt and pepper are completely different. Their makeup is different; their taste and their color. But you always see 'em together."

 - Fireproof

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Bursting...

Laughter is such good medicine.

A smile can brighten up the day.

But sometimes we just don't do it. We forget to smile and laugh. The bright spots in our day our missed. It happens to me sometimes. I get caught up in school, to do lists and assignments. Forgetting to see the joy in the day. I want to always remember to smile and laugh. I want to be able to see joy. I am so grateful to have people in my life who make me smile, and remind me to see joy.

I love to laugh. Sometimes I have a silent histerical laugh that comes out in squeeks when I catch a breath, sometimes I laugh loudly. However wacky or hilarious ones laughter may be, I think the sound is beautiful. It is the sound of joy.

Seek the bright in the day.

Don't be afraid to laugh so hard you cry.

Choose joy.

Smile.

"A laugh is a smile that bursts"

 - Mary H. Waldrip

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