JC Becomes a Teenager

Today JC turns 13. I wish it was a joke. He is growing up so quickly. Yesterday he was a bit disappointed that his birthday fell on Sunday and General Conference weekend. We planned accordingly and celebrated Friday night. Jamey and JC also got tickets to attend the Priesthood Session of General Conference. JC was o.k with that, but wasn't thrilled about it taking most of the evening. They had to leave by 4 to get there on time and wouldn't be back until after 9. Despite his reticence it turned out really good. He came home and said he liked it, it was more personal, like the Prophet is talking directly to you. We were happy with that and understood his general disappointment of not doing something "fun" on his birthday. As I was typing the caption on the picture below, I started with "J.C.'s birthday landed on Sunday this year" and then I got up to get something. He sat down and started to type. He typed that the best gift he got was attending the Priesthood Session. He really meant it. We are so proud of the young man JC is and how he continues to grow.

JC taking his first moving Mustang for a spin.