Michael Benjamin...3 years

Michael Benjamin has just turned 3!  This would mean, we officially have no more "babies" in the house...  Michael is probably the most advanced of all the boys because of all the interaction he has with his big brothers.  He is able to communicate amazingly!  Sometimes a little too well. :) His personality is still coming through, but what I can tell of him so far is exciting!  The words that come to mind are bold, fearless, and funny...

 He is very bold and fearless in taking down and attacking an enemy...or what he perceives as an enemy at the moment.  In his eyes, his brothers are no match for him, when he feels he has been wronged.  He doesn't seem to mind the fact that he is half their size... doesn't faze him.  I see this as a good quality if it can be bridled in the right way.  We need more men of courage....especially in  "David and Goliath" senarios.

He also has a funny side.  And it is funny...because it's not necessarily a "silly" kind of funny, but understanding what real humor is and doing it. Another great quality.  Although we do encourage maturity and a general seriousness about life and especially the things of the Lord, it is good to be able to laugh appropriately....what joy and pleasure God created in laughter.

We are enjoying our Michael, and look forward to see how the Lord uses him for His glory.

Bath time after "fun" in the mud.

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