23 Things I Love About Bradley...

1. He is an amazing young man!

2. He never minded the little suits I made him wear (at least for as long as I could catch him!)



3. He still loves to hang out at home and watch TV.

4. He loves fishing, and always has!


5. He called himself Bradley Hardin Tyndall Ralph for a long time! (he was named "Hardin" for his great uncle Ralph and just thought he'd tag on Ralph for good measure!) By the way, that's uncle Ralph and Cousin Beau in the boat in the above photo - way over in the lake!

6. He'll eat leftovers...and lots of them!

7. He has a passion for sports - he used to memorize box scores and sit and recite them to anyone who would listen - including his Elementary School Counselor! Loves football...any time, any place...can dream up amazing defensive plays!

8. He'll do just about anything you ask of him...sometimes, he gets a little grumpy, but he always gets it done!

9. He's a mama's boy!!!

10. He loved playing football for his poppa in high school! And he loved having his dad there as his biggest fan!



11. He loves the Lord. And that's the best thing a mama could hope for!

12. He is a good friend. He still hangs out with long-time friends and makes new ones. His best friend since 8th grade is also his college roommate!

13. He loves kids! No matter how many nephews, cousins or any others climb all over him, and ask him to play, he obliges.

14. He is not afraid to admit when he is wrong.

15. He will come in a minute if someone needs him.

16. He loves to sleep late! ("snooze" is his favorite clock setting!)

17. He's not afraid to admit that he is on the 5-1/2 year college plan! ACU was a great experience for him, and now, he is finishing up at UNT. (Had he not made the decision to come home, there would be a different #19 - and I LIKE this #19.)

18. He has searched for what he wants to do with his life, tried lots of things, prayed about it, and finally decided what we thought we knew all along...he wants to teach and coach! (he was on the sidelines with my daddy from the time he was about 2-3 years old - that's when he learned to love DEFENSE!)

19. He stepped out in faith and accepted a job with one of his high school's biggest rivalries - and he's having the time of his life! He is also growing spiritually because of the relationships he is forming with his mentor coaches. I am so thankful for these amazing Christian men who are helping my son continue to grow in his walk with the Lord. I have also met some of the mothers of some of his players and when I tell them who I am, they tell me how much their kids love Brad! What a blessing!



20. His dad's still his biggest fan...and that's okay with him!

21. He loves his sisters...he would do anything for them!

22. He's just plain cute. And those eyes...

23. He doesn't mind his mama writing a birthday blog for him!

Happy 23rd birthday, Bradley...you are my heart!