The Birthday Boy!

my nephew, elijah, is 5 years old today!! this boy is quite a character, let me tell ya. he is just down right silly and really knows how to make me laugh. for example, i called him to wish him a happy birthday, and in the middle of our conversation he says, "hold on. i need to pull up my pants because you can see my buttcrack." how can you not die of laughter after hearing a 5 year old say that? he is too much!

when elijah was born, my dad went and got him his very own bee bee gun (it's so like my dad to do something like that). now that he's somewhat old enough to use it, he goes out and shoots cans and other non-living targets. i was really impressed (and a wee bit scared) with his shooting skills--his form was perfect and his aim was way better than mine. i guess you can say he's a typical boy, but to me he's still my ridiculously cute nephew who will always get smothered with hugs and kisses no matter how old (or dirty) he might be! ahh, the perks of being an aunt...

my lil' sharp-shooter!