He

HE...

 loves an adventure, loves to pack up and get prepared

 loves to build legos, loves to build anything, really

 loves to swim, may or may not have webbed feet (at least from June-September)

 loves to be strong (boots full of rocks)

 is the best big brother

loves his cousin Simon (and is so lucky to have such a neat boy for a cousin)

 loves to do creative projects and play after the manner of shows he watches or books he reads (Viking helmet - constructed from a baseball cap, duct tape and cardboard)

 loves his mom.  and his dad.  (but mostly his mom)

 loves to be cozy, loves popcorn, loves a movie party

 loves to discover the hidden treasures that wait for the curious

is never jealous when she has the spotlight (and she kind of has it a lot)

is so cute with baby Mack

 still puts up with his mom's crazy shenanigans, like goofy hangman puzzles

 and does some crazy shenanigans of his own

 isn't as willing to cooperate for photos as his sister is, but i still snap them

 we had a date this weekend, i suggested ice skating, bowling, even the arcade - he wanted to go to the mall (of all places!)

 we got an assortment of gumballs and looked at things like watches and remote control helicopters and hi-top shoes and we stopped at the guitar store on the way home

this a gem of a fellow.  truly a good soul.  thoughtful and wise, gentle and fun, clever and loyal.  one of my favorite friends in this world.