15 Years and Counting!

Today is Quentin's 15th Birthday!

What an amazing 15 years it has been!

I know, I know, I'm the Mom so the word prejudice comes to mind I'm sure, But.....I think Quentin is one of the most unique, gifted, intelligent young men that I have ever known.  He has accomplished more in his fifteen years than most young men his age will ever do and I don't have a doubt that we 'aint seen nothin' yet!'

I want to share some of his accomplishments....I am pretty proud of him.

4.0 Grade Point Average

RMS Student Body President

RHS Freshman Class President

2008 Wyoming Middle School Chess Champion

Speech and Debate Team Member

Accomplished Piano Player

More than Accomplished Trombone Player

Jazz Band Member

2009 All State Orchestra Member (as a Freshman, he scored the 4th highest in the State on his audition)

All of the above....plus a 15-20 hour per week job at Papa Murphy's Pizza

But, it's not just all the things he does on a daily basis....it's more about who he is.

His smile warms my heart!

His tender heart has always shown what a compassionate person he is to anyone....he would spend his last dime or bend over backwards to help someone who needs it....or just to make someone smile.

He never hesitates to volunteer. 

I love to hear him say "Yes Mam" or "Yes Sir" and I get a tear in my eye when I see him hold the door for someone. 

He's not afraid to stand up for what he believes in....sometimes to a fault :)

And....isn't he just the most handsome guy you've seen in a long time?!

I love that kid.....and I can say 'kid' 'cause he's mine.  But, really 'kid' just doesn't cut it anymore.  He's a young man.....and an awsome one at that!

I love you Quentin!  Happy Birthday!