Holy moly! Double digits.

ashleynritchie

Jun 27, 20182 min read

For most of you, today is just another ordinary day. But for us, today marks a major milestone. Today Alex turns 10. Two numbers instead of one. Double digits. A decade old!

How did this happen? It feels like just yesterday that I met him — just three-years-old and bouncing off the walls. I could have sworn he just started preschool, lost his first tooth or rode his first roller coaster. Entering the age of double digits means he isn't a baby anymore — nor does he want to be referred to as one. And I'm not sure I can handle all of this growing up business.

Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up Just stay this little Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up It could stay this simple

Alex is unlike anyone else in our family. He is an extrovert. He likes to be around people and can light up any room. He also never stops talking. And he doesn't just like to talk to friends and family — he will strike up conversations with total strangers. He has a brilliant mind and a kind heart, and his enthusiastic and out-going personality is simply infectious. And now, he's double as cool. Alex's birthdays have been some of the best days. Take a look back at some of my favorite party moments:

And now the double-digit 10! We celebrated the big 1-0 with cake, presents and a trip to the movie theater. We saw Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom in 3D and stocked up on popcorn, candy and icees! His favorite gift: a hoverboard that he has already mastered.