THE BIG ONE OH! (10)

Hunter 1 month old, Zoey 5 1/2 years old!

C. Hunter Gibbons- 1 Year old!

Hunter in his modeling days- 4 years old!

Hunter getting his long curly head shaved at a football shaving party 9/2008 ( I cried)

The infamous September Birthday Picture ( Every year we celebrate all my boys together) This year it is 10. 12. & 41, but who's counting?

We it finally is here, the day Hunter has been counting down to for almost 2 months. THE BIG "10" Hunter, our baby, has turned double digits, and on Labor Day! ( HE didn't have to go to school, that made him really happy) Being the last of the Gibbons Babies in our home, I still can't believe what a miracle baby this little man is! He came into our home after an eventful pregnancy. Within 17 weeks of being pregnant, we found out that Hunter was not developing quite right and there were masses in his brain, and that more tests would be required. After a decision to forgo further tests we realized it did not matter what problems were ahead of us, we would face them head on and with a positive heart. The next 4 1/2 months were full of ultrasounds, priesthood blessings, a massive facial infection & broken foot for mom, Dad going on the Pioneer trek, and 1 final ultrasound 2 weeks before Hunter's birth, to tell us that the masses in Hunters Brain were all gone! Mind you the older kids still to this day think it is funny to tell Hunter he was supposed to be mentally disabled and tell him he still is, but he is a living miracle in our family and was the finishing ingredient we needed in the Gibbons Household! Happy Birthday Little Gibby, Our lives are much more creative and eventful with you in it!

10 Momentous Memories of Hunter:

1. Mom & Dad missing his actual 1st B-day (on a cruise)
2. Being Superman his 2nd Halloween and wearing the costume almost everyday for 2 years (still enjoys dressing up in super hero costumes)
   
3. Being noticed in a restaurant at 4 to become a model for Metcalf Agency
   
4. Winning 1st runner up in the country as Model of the Year at age 4
5. Using his imagination in everyday events.
6. Being Mom's shadow when mom would volunteer in the school with the other kids.
   
7. Falling out of a tree 25 feet in the air, getting his 1st ambulance ride, and leaving the hospital without a scratch.
8. Being known for his long Curly hair, and everyone asking if it was natural? (Yeah, not in the 70's or 80's and perming your kids hair....)
9. Hunter begging to shave his head with Stone, and mom tearing up at the sight!
   
10. Always kissing Mom and Dad goodnight at least 2 times each.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE GIBBY! WE LOVE YOU!