Big Brother!

Alex is our oldest child.  He has always filled the role of "big brother" like a pro. He is such a good role model for his younger brothers and sisters. Alex was quite shy as a young boy and he has a more introverted personality, but when he is with his siblings he is is quite the opposite.  They have always had so much fun together...

Dancing, singing, playing practical jokes on each other (like Operation Octopus!).

Playing tickle torture, video games, and board games. 

 He has shared his love of music with them.  In fact, they were his first audience. 

He has read countless books to them, with voices for the characters :-)

He has made time to sit and talk with them, to get to know them.

He has carried them to many destinations, pushed them in strollers for miles, and held them for hours.

He has encouraged them to be creative.

Alex, has always let his brothers and sisters know how much he loves them.  

He has always been proud to be called their big brother. 

He has been so patient...

So gentle...

So loving...

So in awe of them...

So protective...

So nurturing...

Alex always has been and always will be a blessing his brothers and sisters. 

He has always been there for them and he always will.  He is loyal.

He is kind.

He is full of adventure.

 He is compassionate...

He is goofy...

He is affectionate...

He is brother....

 And we love him so!