Anyone who knows me, knows how very much I love my little brothers. They are as precious to me as my own children. I know that may be hard to believe, but trust me, if you had brothers like mine, you would understand. ;) No, it's just because of the age difference paired with the fact that I was able to witness each one of their births, made me a bit more protective and maternal
towards them from the get-go. They are a huge part of my life......and they have a lot going on right now, so my vain attempt to play "catch up" begins with them.
Let's start with my "middle" brother......my sweet little Aaron. Ok little does not really describe him anymore, as he is now the tallest in the family (at 6'3'', I think). Aaron - who once said to Rob and I that he should have been our kid, thus firmly cementing him as favorite brother.....ok, one of three favorites :) - is currently serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manchester, England!
This guy is an AMAZING missionary. No joke.....you should hear his letters about faith, obedience and working for the Lord down to the last minute of everyday.
He reported to the Missionary Training Center in Preston, England on May 1, 2009. I have already started checking prices on flights to England for when we go pick him up in April of 2011!! I dearly miss Aaron and the sting of his absence is really only softened by the fact that he is so earnestly serving the Lord and he has been preparing for this exciting time in his life since he could talk.
Alex is next, the baby. He is currently a Senior in high school and the reigning wrestling State Champ for 152 lbs.!!! Two weeks ago, all of his hard work, dedication (not only to his physical efforts, but to his spiritual efforts as well) paid off and he won the State Championship match. Here are a few pictures from the tournament.
