Guess Who Tuns 21 This Week?

 Gosh it does not seem possible to me that I'm going to have a 21 year old. It's funny how those days with little kids and exhaustion can feel so very long but then looking back it feels like they grew up so fast. 

Ian turns 21 this week and I just can't wrap my head around the fact that I am old enough to have a 21 year old. I mean I don't necessarily feel young when my joints or back are hurting or I'm falling asleep at 8 or 9 at night but I still don't feel old enough to have full grown adults! 

I didn't have much to write about this week so I thought I'd just have fun sharing some pictures of Ian. 


Ian in the yellow and Alec in the blue (I was pregnant with Evan-- and had the morning sickness to prove it)

he was ALWAYS building and playing with trucks-- my only one that seemed to care at all about trucks

We always referred to him as a "little man" since he seemed so grown up for his age right from the start. Always smiling and happy but somehow still serious and careful. He preferred the company of grown ups most of the time and yet seemed genuinely liked by his peers. 














Gradually it got harder and harder to take photos of him as he refused to be in front of the camera. I started snapping pics from far away or when he was too busy to notice me.



Other times we'd bribe him to get him to cooperate or cajole him to just humor me for a minute. If I could get him laughing I knew I had him.




He built this fort all by himself.



 He seems to be able to build just about anything with any sort of material and can easily drive anything with a motor. He went through the skills at his commercial driver's license class so fast he had to pace himself so that he could also meet the minimum requirement for hours on the road.






 We could not be prouder of the man he's turning into.

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  1. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM

    What a great recap! And time along with all of you will keep marching! My oldest turned 50, on his last birthday and I really don't feel old enough fir that!

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  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationApril 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM

    Congratulations to your son and Happy Birthday! Life seems to fly sometimes. When we're young, it seems slow. As we age, it seems time speeds up. At least that's how it seems to be in retirement. #MMBC

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  3. Maria RineerApril 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM

    What great pictures of your talented son! It sounds like he knows what he wants and then goes out and does it. Super impressed with those who build/construct. I hope you have the best time celebrating him this week!

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  4. CaiApril 21, 2025 at 6:45 AM

    Happy Birthday to Ian. Wonderful walk down memory lane.

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  5. Handmade in IsraelApril 21, 2025 at 6:58 AM

    Lovely photos and good memories! Happy 21st to Ian.

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  6. JoyceApril 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM

    What a sweet walk through time. Have a wonderful time celebrating him this week! Happy birthday!

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  7. Angela WebsterApril 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM

    Happy 21st birthday Ian! You have so many great photos and lovely memories. Time moves far too quickly for us parents.

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  8. Tanya April 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM

    Happy birthday to Ian! I loved seeing all the pictures. Time flies, and (trust me) now it will go even faster!

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  9. Jennifer GoodwinApril 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM

    Happy birthday, Ian! He's such a handsome guy. I know you're proud of him! I love walking down Memory Lane with you looking at his pictures.

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  10. Memphis BridgesApril 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM

    The time does go by fast! Happy birthday to Ian!

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  11. Dara @ Not In JerseyApril 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  12. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    A wonderful look back at Ian’s childhood. So much take to too. Happy Birthday 🎈 to Ian.

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  13. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    These photos of your "little man" capture so many beautiful moments! Your mama heart must be so full, Joanne! Enjoy the celebrating to come! Happy birthday to Ian!

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  14. Kim CarberryApril 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM

    Happy birthday to Ian!
    It's a cliche but they do grow up so fast! What fun photos!

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  15. HollyApril 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM

    No way! HBD Ian! :) You are way to young to have an adult child my friend!

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