Timo's 15!!

You know, the way he entered this world is very close to the way he is. He was 10 days late, and had to be induced. After about 15 hours of labor, he was born and was mad as all get out. And he let the world know it, too. Tim said he was so mad, his face was almost purple. But once he calmed down, he settled in to get a good look at his surroundings.

And that's Timo. He likes his comfort zone, and will be irritated if you bother him while he's in it, but once you get him out of it, he settles in and takes a look around. He even goes so far as to embrace his new surroundings.

We have a lot of Timisms in our house. When he was a youngster, he had different names for things: the trailer on the back of the truck was the "chili", and the grill was the "drill". We still use those words to this day, in the same context. :)

He's loyal. We call him Timo because one of his favorite teacher's called him that and he wants to keep it. He sticks by his friends. He sticks up for people being picked on, but will urge people on who are falling behind. He's strong, but meek. I love that combination.

So, here's to you, Timo. Our strong, loyal, comfortable, meek 15 year old. Have a happy birthday. Maybe we'll take the chili and do some drillin'.

Love you!

Mom, Dad, Em, Bubs and San