He is happiest outside—exploring trails, asking questions, and discovering animals, plants, and the beauty of nature all around him.
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Waylon loves the connection he feels when he’s outside—exploring trails, noticing animals, and asking questions about everything he sees. Nature brings our family closer, and he feels a deep sense of wonder and connection to the plants, animals, and God’s creation all around him.
Waylon says he loves all animals but horses are his favorite. He gets to ride horses with his grandpa and his friends have a little pony that he adores. Waylon also loves dogs and cats. He forms special bonds with them everywhere we go.
Waylon loves riding his bike and exploring in the mountains. When we camp, he looks for dirt trails to ride and enjoys discovering new bugs, plants, and animal tracks using his binoculars.
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