Birthday Boy Shout Outs For June

June is bustin' out all over 
(sorry, I couldn't resist - 
I think I say this every year in June!)

with BIRTHDAY Shout Outs

for four special boys!

Samuel Gabe has the knack of bringing zest 
into whatever he is doing - 
his cute spark makes life more fun!
His singing voice is beautiful and he can draw - 
he doesn't know what great talent he has!
He loves to talk to Grandpa Roger about airplanes!
Sam has a kind, tender heart 
and he adores his baby sister, Claire. 

Luke LeGrande, is
AKA Woody, Power Ranger, Peter Pan, Jedi,
Captain America, football player, Shepherd (in the Nativity),
and most recently, policeman, pilot
(which tickles Grandpa Roger),
and future missionary.
He tends to be the good guys.
Ever since he and his brother were toddlers, they have been dressing up in costumes - 
and wearing them all day long, 
even when it is 110 degrees outside!
They don't pretend they are these characters - 
they are each of them, one at a time!
Luke  ALWAYS has a huge smile on his face!
He is good at sports, Legos and putting together model airplanes, 
is tender-hearted, gives great cuddles
and Grandpa Roger and Grandma Pam adore him!

Maxwell Roger is,

AKA Buzz Lightyear, Power Ranger, Iron Man,

 football player, Captain Hook, 

Joseph of Nazereth(with a big black beard), pilot and Darth Vader.

Max tends to be the bad guy in his characters.

but definitely not in real life!

He is usually the first one to run up to Grandma and Grandpa 

when we come visit and smother us in hugs and kisses.

Max ALWAYS has a smile on his face, 

is a good artist, loves Legos, 

putting together model airplanes and he LOVES trains and cuddling those he loves. 

We adore this big teddy bear! 

Our firstborn, Rick, set the mold of character
 for each of our next four children.
He has always been straight-forward and honest,
tender-hearted and non-judgemental.
He is excellent at everything he does,
having a very bright mind and a knack for many sports.
He lives what he considers his most important roles, 
as husband and father, even surpassing 
this manner of excellence.
Roger and I love this boy dearly!

Blake has been a joy and a genuine blessing

in our Stratford immediate and extended family.

He has the cutest little personality!

He has learned so many songs, words, and games,

and if you catch him at the right moment,

he will recite them to you 

with a happy little grin on his face.

We love our darling Blakey! 

So there you have another month of Stratford birthdays!