After nine months of anticipation I finally decided to make my debut on Friday, May 15, 2009 – just one day after my Mommy’s birthday!

I spent the first nine months listening to the sounds of my Mommy and Daddy’s voices; the barks of our dogs; the voices of family, friends and co-workers; and now I have come out into the world so I can match the faces with the voices. My Mommy went into labor on her birthday and I arrived 18 hours later – the day after her birthday. Besides my parents, my grandfather (“G-Mack”), my Mom’s dad, was at the hospital when I arrived. It was a very exciting and emotional time for all of us.

It’s hard to believe that now I’m about to start my last year of elementary school. I’ve also bridged from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA with the Boy Scouts of America. My parents were very proud to see my earn my Arrow of Light and bridge to Scouts BSA.

I am also honing my basketball skills. It’s my favorite sports and I’m not afraid to work hard to get better. My parents love seeing my passion for the sport and they love watching me in action. I hope to be a basketball star someday.