Will at 9 . . .

• spends his money on candy and snacks
• spread the news about the baby one Dierbergs-Manchester associate at a time
• finds ceramics class to be the perfect combination of creative outlet and sensory experience
• likes breaking the ice along the frozen rivers and creeks
• laughs out loud at Judy Blume's "Fudge" series
• reads about the Titanic and volcanoes - specifically Pompeii
• loves his big, black, clunky snowboots
• takes steamy hot showers
• has discovered his artistic side in Mrs. Janet's class
• wants to be present for the birth of the baby
• loves the music of One Republic, Pink, JT, and Bruno Mars
• is enjoying the Kate Klise "Regarding the . . . " series
• gets messy
• sings along with the soundtrack of Frozen
• knows no moderation
• loves to explore the creek
• has a love for animals 
• looks forward to Wolf Camp
• is extremely caring and sensitive
• hates to write
• wants his own backyard chickens
• has improved his bowling since getting his own ball
• is very curious
• will play his 4th year of baseball this spring
• carries random items in his pockets, "Hey Mom, guess what's in my pocket today!"
• has outgrown the need for "midnight" snacks
• catches frogs and fish with a net
• has an adventurous spirit
• prefers shirts with a hood and a pouch pocket
• cheers for the Cardinals
• is extremely helpful 
• was excited to share his birthday week with the end of Baby Blueberry's first trimester
• collects rocks and sticks
• studies the calendar and memorizes JJ's schedule each week
• baits his own hook, but lets someone else unhook the fish
• lives out loud, but can also be quiet and introspective
• has an amazing relationship with Quinn
• makes pancakes on the griddle and scrambled eggs on the stovetop
• is often camera shy
• enjoys physical labor
• has the sweetest little freckles across his nose and on his cheeks
• dreams of living on a farm 
• will be double digits next year
• has a mama who feels blessed to travel this journey with him