Happy 16th Little Bro

Saturday was my little brother Preston's 16th Birthday!

Can you believe it? I sure can't.

As the youngest child in the Benjamin Tribe, he has always been to all of us, a younger brother. That kiddo who never really gets older than about 6. However, the fact that he is almost 6 foot should probably remind us every day that he is no longer 6, but indeed 16... however, it's just hard for us.

Preston by far is the smartest kid in our family. He is ridiculously gifted. To prove it, here is a video of him about 6 months after he decided he would teach himself to play the piano. He has never taken a lesson, got a few pointers from my dad (who is also self taught) and just went to town:


That was about a year ago, so you can imagine now how much better he is. He has also picked up the guitar and the wooden flute. He is freaking awesome!

He is also a brain and can have the deepest discussions with you about almost any subject.

But what is the most wonderful is his desire to continually go after the Lord. I'm not saying he's perfect and that he doesn't act like a stupid teenager from time to time. But I don't judge a walk with God based on the triumphs or even the defeats, I base it on how many times you fall but then get right back up. That's the true sign of walking with your Maker, the standing.

So I'm proud of him. He makes me laugh like no other person can. He is such a fantastic Uncle and he just rocks.

For some reason, this birthday was kind of rushed over for him. I'm not sure exactly why, but I just wanted to give him a special shout out and tell him how proud I am of him and how I think he is growing into an incredible man.

I LOVE YOU PRES!

Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure:

When he wanted to be just like his brother Landon, look at their hair!


The sillyness of Preston: