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Eli turns 18!!!

I just can't believe our Eli Taylor is now 18! WOW!

Eli is always such a cutie!
I can't believe we are here, time has crawled and flown all at once!



Eli is gentle and sweet. He is quiet around most people, which at times makes me feel extra special that I know a side of him not many do. He is so talented at drawing- I often find him sketching in his room, on his bed listening to music. I remember spending a lot of my time in High School doing that. He loves music. Good music. It's been fun to watch him discover a lot of my favorite 90's bands. He has great taste! He has a very specific style that only he understands, so shopping for clothes is a no-go for me. His favorite article of clothing is an old brown beanie of Jons. He's pretty easy going, pretty funny, very smart and it seems he is good at anything he tries. He's great at building things. He's very talkative in the evenings- usually when I'm in bed. He's great at saying "Love Ya!" and oh boy, do I love him!
His birthday fell on a Friday and I barely saw him the whole day. Grandma and Grandpa were able to catch him for a minute or two to wish him Happy Birthday!


We couldn't even celebrate him on his birthday because he was gone all night. He opened his gifts the next day!


He was surprised to open new airpods. He's so sweet! 
Big things are happening with Eli. Turning 18, and then High School Graduation just around the corner, I can't help but reflect on all the years with him. He was such an adorable little guy, and I am so proud of the young man he is growing up to be. He is very contemplative, and I have no doubt whatever path he chooses it will be exactly what he wants to do. We all sure love you, Eli! 

Then he was off to Prom!
Paisley and friends didn't want to miss out on Prom either, so they got a group together and went. She even got her cousins Rachel and Samantha to join and I thought they all looked so cute as they got ready together in my bathroom.



Everyone had a great night!

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