User 501,

Beard is lookin great! Whatever you do....don't trim the sides down. I bet if you wait the recommended 13 months, you will have an impressive beard. As you stated in my post...we have a similar setup. I too am hoping my cheeks come in better. I feel mine are starting to get there, but have good days and bad days. I truly think yours will fill in given a year of maturing on the sides.