Happy 16th, Ethan!

Sixteen years ago today I became a grandmother for the first time. Ethan Matthew Stott was born on January 9th, 2003

Now, that cute little baby boy has grown into a wonderful young man with many talents.

Some of Ethan's interests are:

Pokemon

Video Games

Scouts

Church 

Art

Playing Instruments

Of these interests, I think playing instruments is his biggest love at this time. I recently sent him a text asking for a list of the instruments he plays. Here is his list:

Piano

Alto saxophone

Tenor saxophone

Oboe

Trombone

&amp English Horn.

This month he is going to start learning to play the guitar. This makes me very happy since I love the guitar so much. In fact, I left my spare guitar at their house so he won't have to purchase one for now.

Last Saturday, since Alan and I were in Utah for my parent's 100th birthday celebration, we were able to attend an honors band concert that Ethan was involved with. This honors band consists of the best band students from a few high schools in the area. Ethan played the oboe in this band. Eric told me that the conductor of the band, who conducts on the college level at the University of Utah, needed someone to play the oboe solo. Since he doesn't know the skill level of the students, he asked all the oboists to play the solo part for him. Ethan was the only student who could pull it off, so he ended up doing the solo in the performance. I was so proud of him!

It is rare to get a smile out of this very shy boy for a picture, but here is one for you. This was taken just after the performance.

A very happy 16th birthday to you, Ethan. Time just keeps marching on. You will be driving soon, heading off to college/mission, and then who knows where life will lead you. You are a wonderful young man! Sure do love you!