Then and Now

When Nelson was a baby I tried to imagine what he would be like when he was 6, or 14, or 25. Well, we made it to 14! As I was looking through photos for a birthday post, I just couldn't believe how much he has changed...and stayed the same!

He used to play in his sand box for hours. Now he digs holes to keep himself out of the wind while he works on his tan!

The pedals used to be so far away! Still the only car I'll let him drive.

Going backwards is still one of his favorite tricks!

Where did my dorky little knobby-kneed, underwear boy go?

Still smacking his head on stuff. Used to be scratches and a bandaid...now it's gashes and staples.

Used to love his mom and dad and think we were the greatest people on earth. Now he is sure we exist just to mortify him and make his life miserable!

Easter eggs are sooo little kid. Now he's matured in his eyeball props!

As a baby he wasn't quite sure about accessories. Now he knows how to make the look work for him!

His ocean used to be a happy bath with ducks and boats. Now he prefers shark infested water!

Loved him them, love him even more now. Attitude and everything! Happy Birthday Nelson. Better late than never!