What to write about Derek? Well, he is the one who frequently needs to be reminded to "study to be quiet" but rarely needs to be told to be more friendly. He loves to hunt, party, eat rice and beans, sing, play football, and cuddle in his fleece blanket. He hates solitude, tomatoes, quiet time, and being excluded in any way. Derek loves life and people and some of his heroes are Alex Peight, Jordan Martin, and Paul Rose. (Anyone else notice a pattern here?) I am frequently challenged and inspired with his unquestioning love for people, his frank honesty, and his zest for life in general. The following photos capture some of that irrepressible personality!
Singing his heart out one morning on the beach in Tela...
Doing his own stunts for Cousin Eg...
This means "I love having my picture taken when my face is wet!"
No Honduras birthday is complete without a piñata!
While other moms (like Dorcas and Becca, for example) bake and decorate exotic cakes for their youngsters, my kiddos have to be satisfied with the plain rectangular variety and a couple of candles. My guilt complex evaporates under Derek's grateful and adoring expression, and I am reminded again to celebrate life the way he does! 
4 comments:
What a lively little fellow, and a people person at that. We probably would get along quite well. Happy Birthday Derek!
I have a prescription for anyone who feels grouchy... look at a picture of Derek for a while! His heroes make me laugh. And yup, we love Derek!
Freddy keeps asking to see Derek's birthday cake. =) He thinks his smiley face birthday cake is pretty special.
My favorite part is where Derek's heroes are mentioned!!!!!! :)
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