Can't Believe I Have a Teenager!

Where have the years gone?!  How did this happen?  My first born is a TEENAGER?  WOW!  I couldn't ask for a better child to come first.  I always tell Mason he has an old spirit.  I think he came here to earth to help his mom be a better person.  This year we just did a "family party".  I can't handle throwing a big party every year.  I'm learning that I must not like throwing big events because it takes a lot of PLANNING and MONEY.  I am a pretty spontaneous person.....I don't know if it's because there are less expectations that way, or what....

Mason's choice for his birthday dinner was RIBS.  YUM!  Can't go wrong with Ribs!

Gotta get a little messy, but that's what makes them good.....

Mason is 13 years old now!  So here are 13 things we love about Mason...

1.  Patient and Kind to everyone.  Has a real sense of FAIR and notices how people are feeling

2.   Smart.  He does very well in school!  

3.  Leader.  We all look up to him!

4.   Strong testimony.  Not afraid to live what he believes...

5.  Athletic...just like his dad, he is good at whatever he tries...

6.  "He's Buff"  is what Eli just said.  He has really grown up and has some big muscles!  Ü

7.  "He's the best BIGGEST  brother"  Eli and Abbie said.  He is a friend to them!  

8.  VERY helpful.  I can count on him to so whatever I need, and is very thorough...

9.  Great CLEANER.  Whatever I ask, he does a GREAT job!

10.  Abbie said "He's a good break dancer"

11.   David said "He's very tender hearted"  as far as people's feelings go

12.  Very determined once he puts his mind to it

13.  He loves to have a good time.  He's one for getting a group of friends together for a late night....

So glad you are in our family!  Happy Birthday Mason Jeffery!