Twelve years ago today our middle child was born. We had waited a good two year to get him here. Many months of not getting pregnant, a miscarriage and finally he was ready to join our family. And we're blessed on a daily basis to have him.
He turns twelve today. Twelve is important. His father ordained him to the Aaronic priesthood today. His brother and his grandfather (who shares his birthday) were in the circle. When I asked him how he felt afterward he said, "AWESOME!" Of course you do, James. Because you are awesome. And we're blessed to have you.
He's been a smiler and a heart-on-his-sleeve kind of boy since he was born. He's been totally social since he was born. And he finds butterflies wherever he goes. And we're blessed to have him.
Happy birthday to my favorite 12-year-old, to the newest member of our deacons' quorum, to our newest priesthood holder. I now have three priesthood holders in my home. What a blessing!
