Colton has always had a special place in my heart. (Some people even think he is my favorite.) I have always been very protective of Colton, This possibly stems from his dad dying when he was barely four. When Cassidy and Colton were little, everyone loved Cassidy. She is a little bit of a suck up, which causes lots of people to like her ALOT. Colton is not a pleaser, he is very true to himself and sometimes he comes across a little indifferent. I have said many tines in jest, that Colton is harder to love and so I needed to love him more, because he wasn't going to get it from anyone else.
I am proud of Colton and his choice to serve a mission. I love that he does not conform and always finds a way to show his unique style. I am happy that he realized it was important to do well in school. Even if that meant taking "the nerdy, smart kid classes," instead of classes with friends.
The next 2 years will be the best/worst years ever. In the words of Colton's best friend, "It's good thing it isn't 7th grade Colton going on a mission. Because 7th grade Colton would get sent home for beating up his companion."
