Sweet Sixteen

Happy Birthday to Kevin, who turns 16 today!

Is it just me, or has time started moving in warp speed lately?

Kevin will soon be starting his junior year in high school. He seems to be quite the sociable guy. He receives more texts in an hour that I probably get all week.

He recently obtained his driver's permit so he's all about driving lately. Luckily we have a few more months to absorb the fact that he's driving before he gets his actual license later this year.

He's still participating on the swim and water polo team at school, although he seems to have lost his zest for it. One thing he's very excited about is his new gig as a summer lifeguard. He definitely looks the part.

With Collin leaving for college soon, Kevin is about to become the big man of the house.

One quick story about this sweet 16-year-old: The other day we were hanging out in the living room with him and casually chatting about stuff. Jeff was asking about some of Kevin's girl friends (not girlfriends, ha!) and whether he had gotten up the nerve recently to ask any of them out. Two girls in particular seem to have caught Kevin's eye, but they both appear to be dodging his affections. We were kind of joking with Kevin about it, telling him that the girls "just aren't that into you" as the saying goes. Then Jeff referred to Kevin's dating attempts as swings and misses. But Kevin promptly replied, "They're not swings and misses, Dad. They're works in progress." Classic!

Happy Birthday, Kevin!