Happy 13th AJ

AJ's 13th!

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"I can't believe I have a teenager!" is I am sure what everyone says, with despair and anticipation for the challenging days with a "teenager" in the home.

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I feel differently.

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I know that it may be somewhat naive of me, but I have been excited at the thought of having my 5 born in eight years, all teenagers at the same time.

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Jr. high and high school were some of my most treasured memories and I can't wait to experience those ups and downs, full of learning experiences all over with my kids!

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This is when they bulk up those testimonies, learn to really pray (especially after that first painful breakup,) start praying about missions and schooling, and of course, start the graying process on their parents!

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The trouble, the pain and the joy wrapped up in a little package called, "teenagers!" Well, here's to our first one....

AJ is still a genuinely happy boy!

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He sees life "half-full," and embraces whatever he is doing. He is sure of himself. The kind of confidence that we pray our children will have without growing their head a little too large! His humility is in turn challenged often, but he takes it in stride.

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He is a true leader. The sort that leads with kindness and by example first.

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He also has learned to express himself a little too clearly. The kind that sound like "sassing" to a mother and father trying to teach the principle at hand. However, nothing gets too out of control for him. He restrains his tongue when he knows that it is the best course of action.

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All in all, AJ is headed toward the tree! The tree whose fruit is desirable above all else, and he is reaping the blessings in his life! We love you AJ! Happy Birthday!He blew out each candle to incur 13 wishes instead of one! Clever boy!
New music for a new time period...Flobots and Fray!!

Always the USC fan!