Bailey's "Birth"day Announcement

I look at you and wonder what dreams you will dream, what mountains you will climb, what joys you will have. I know there will be tears and struggles as well, but my prayer is that you will grow into the man you are meant to be! - Happy Birthday! Mommy loves you!

Hard to believe Bailey is 7 years old today! So much has happened in the last year!

He finished up an AWESOME year of Kindergarten with the BEST teacher in the WIDE WORLD...Mrs. Farque~ He tested with Mrs. Smith and was entered into the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program at school for the 2010-2011 school year.

He spent the summer enjoying several trips to the beach, playing t-ball, bowling on the Bumper Buddies bowling league and mastering swimming at Nitro Swim School. The Bowling Borchgardt's came in first place this year!! In June, he joined the Boy Scouts. He sold over $600 in Boy Scout popcorn at store booths with Clint.

In August, he started first grade. He also became a Riverdog- and played his first season of baseball at Town & Country.

He then followed in Kaci's foot steps and got glasses at the end of September.

In October, he dressed up like Luigi and walked for the 2nd time in the "Say Boo to Diabetes Walk" and helped our family team raise over $3, 000 this year. He also collected and donated money with Trick or Treat for Unicef. He had a great vacation to the Frio river and enjoyed the cabin life.

In December, we took a family trip to see ICE in Dallas, at the Gaylord Texan. The theme was Charlie Brown Christmas. He voted Sponge Bob Christmas as the 2011 theme! He attended the "Say Boo to Diabetes Award "ceremony and received the Helping Hand Award, Team Spirit Award and the Golden Sneaker~

In January, he participated in his first Pine Derby Race ever and finished in the top 5 out of almost 40 boys!

He tried out for baseball at Town & Country again this year and was drafted by the Dodgers! We can't wait for his first game!!

He has grown taller, smarter and more handsome (if that is possible) in the last 12 months. He has lost 2 more teeth and his grown up teeth have just started to make their appearance. He has made me laugh and cry- but most of all he has made me proud!

This year he has decided to have his birthday party at Gattiland. Should be lots of fun this weekend. He has such a great group of friends to help him celebrate his special day!!