Derek Peterson is my ten-year-old grandson. He is a fifth grader in elementary school and especially does well in math class. He is a very social young man and has lots of friends. He would also be called a "girl magnet". Derek certainly doesn't lack for attention from the opposite sex!
Derek looks very much like his dad, Alan. He has Alan's similar even temperament as well. His mannerisms are so much like his dad that I had to smile when I saw him today participating in his LDS Primary Program. He looked like a young "Alan" as he spoke his parts and sang the songs.
Sports is a huge part of Derek's life. He knows all about the players' lives on his favorite sports' teams and the statistics surrounding their performances. He plays on baseball and basketball teams in West Jordan and has been on winning All-Star teams at the end of the season. Derek has played catcher and pitcher as well as an outfielder. Lately, he has much improved his batting average because he has starting wearing glasses and can now see the ball more clearly! He looks very sharp in his new glasses.
Derek has been taking piano lessons from his Grandma Moore for several years. He especially likes to play lively pieces for our recitals, "Star Wars" being one example.
Some unusual things about Derek are: He doesn't like chocolate and he doesn't like going on rides at the carnival or Lagoon.
Derek is a joy to be around. He is polite. He is enthusiastic. He is a model student. I am proud that he is my grandson.
2 comments:
That really sums up Derek! Right now he is watching SportsCenter on ESPN and is already dressed for a baseball game that doesn't start for another 2 hours. I think it's an understatement that Derek has a passion for sports!
Natalie
I can completely believe the girls are chasing Derek at recess! What a handsome boy he is! And what a fun tribute to him from his Grandma. Your grandkids are lucky to have such a sweet grandma!
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