Derrick's Birthday

This is Derrick's month! He has turned 7 years old and is so big! We are so proud of him. He is such a good boy and is learning and growing. He is finally getting comfortable reading and is well rounded in the other subjects at school. He could read before but he knows for himself that he can read. It is so fun to see that light come on inside him, and his writing has improved in the same way. Derrick has always done math with ease. When he comes home it is the first thing he chooses to do for homework and I rarely have to help him.
Derrick is into building things and loves playing with legos, the erector set and fixing things with his tools. He loves to see how things work and wants everything to be robotic! He loves his stuffed animals and enjoys taking them on adventures.
Derrick loves riding his bike and scooter, and he likes skateboards. He can play the piano really well now with his music classes and uses both hands together with chords and melody.
Scriptures was one of the things he really wanted since he loves taking them to church, so we gave him some. He really enjoys reading the scriptures with us as a family and his prayers are filled with thoughtful gratitude.
Derrick enjoys playing with his sisters as they pretend or climb trees together. He also enjoys playing with all those boys at school!
We are so grateful to have such a good son and really appreciate the love he shares in our family. He is the one who keeps track of the things around him. I know if I ask Derrick, he knows where it is and he will go get it for me with a smile. He is so fun to be around. I know that when I take him shopping alone with me that it is so much fun to be in his company. He listens well and is so willing to help. We love our Derrick and we are so glad he is part of our family!