Corbin has always loved and gravitated toward children. When he was a toddler, he would seek out little babies to soothe and entertain them. As a young boy, anyone shorter than him could count on his help and delight in his playfulness. He is an excellent older brother, cousin, and friend.
Corbin has really developed into a serious athlete in the last few years. Theo has always hoped that some of his boys would follow in his running footsteps. Corbin is well on his way. In fact this summer, he got himself out of bed every day for 7am cross-country practice, and this was all while his dad was away in Texas. He still loves baseball and basketball, but I think running may be his thing. He is hoping to run on the cross-country team here in Amarillo this year.
I am most proud of the developing testimony that Corbin is cultivating. We have tried to read the Book of Mormon all the way through as a family as each of our boys approaches the age of eight. We did this with Corbin, and he has since read it on his own several times over. His primary teachers talk about his participation in class and what a great kid he is. Now he is getting ready to be ordained a deacon. Since Theo has been gone since May, Corbin has had to wait to get this ordination done, and it has been a challenge for him. He is so ready to move on and to take the next step. We are so excited to go to the temple with him soon. More on that soon.
I was sad for Corbin having to spend his birthday without his dad. It was hard for Drake too, but I think even more so for Corbin. We were able to out to lunch with his grandma and grandpa Martin, followed by a small celebration at home with cake and presents. Pretty low key.
I am so grateful that Corbin came to our family! He is growing into a great young man. Happy birthday, Corbin!
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| Rex leaves a "gift" for Corbin, a single gobstopper. |
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| A special quilt from Grandma Ross |
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| Look at all those candles! |
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| Cap it off with a swim in Lake Powell! |
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