Time has flown and he has grown!

I have long since faced the fact that I am done growing, well at least up. I knew at one point in his life my nephew, Eddie Jr., would out grow me. But at 14 he has already past me! And he gets bigger every time I see him! Not only is he physically growing, he has also grown into a very smart and respectful young man! I am so proud of him! When I was in high school my sister, Emma, would take him and my very beautiful niece Adriana (I am proud of you too) to every one of my football games and wrestling tournaments. I remember this little guy always looking up to me and being so proud of me after my games. He would feel so cool going out onto the field after our games. He and Adriana would always be painted up, wearing blue and gold cheering on their favorite uncle! (For a while all they had was six uncles!)

As the years past and Eddie Jr. was finally old enough to play something other than soccer, I was so anxious to see how he would do. I was so excited for him and a little nervous that he wouldn’t be good the first time I went and watched one of his games. Not that being good and winning is the most important thing, but it sure makes it a lot easier to watch. Did I have reason to be nervous? Of course not, he had watched his uncle play in lots of football games and definitely modeled his game after me! He was good! He was not always on the best team, but he was always a leader on the field.

Now this not so little kid is in high school! Wow how time flies! And things have not changed, I still get excited and nervous before his games. But he continues to impress me and I continue to be proud of him. Yes he is good at every sport he plays; football, baseball, basketball, and even volleyball. But what impresses me most about him is his awesome attitude and how well he does in school. He is a very motivated person and I know he will be great at whatever he does in life.

Emma and Eddie, you guys have done an awesome job raising both your kids. Adriana I am very proud of you too! I can’t believe you are graduating high school next year! I love you guys!