We have a {Teenager}

It is official.  JJ is a full fledged teenager.  He went to bed my boy and woke up a teenager.  EEK!!!

JJ has always been a kid that beats to his own drum.  He is very hardworking and motivated to succeed.  I am so impressed with his attitude for school  He works hard, and does it all on his own.  He is very self motivated.  He has a gift with adults.  I think there isn't anyone in our ward who doesn't think this kid is amazing.  They are right.  He is amazing.  Along with taking 5 AP classes, he plays the clarinet and piano, and recently joined the swim team.  He is a very busy kid, yet he seems to do well under the pressure of it all. His knowledge of the gospel is very impressive especially considering mine isn't.  

When I put these pictures together it made me miss my little Mr. Man.  I just love this kid.  We are entering a new and exciting phase.  I am sure we will knock heads just like we always have but I am excited to watch who he is becoming.  It is only five short years before he leaves for his mission.  I can't believe how fast the time has gone by.  

This year we had a lot of fun decorating his locker.  Jeron and I got the stuff ready the night before and Emma and I took it to school in the morning.  We left about 30 min before JJ and he almost caught us.  We were just finishing up when Emma spotted Trevin walking towards us.  We quickly passed them making sure they didn't see us.  He was surprised.  Apparently, the locker jammed making him late for class thanks to the streamers.  Oops.  I don't  think he was to happy about it.  Oh well, we will do it again.  Thats just how we roll.  

We put this sign on the cafeteria door.  We officially embarrassed him.  That was my goal.  Haha

The night of JJ's birthday there just happened to be a high speed chase on I-15.  It shut down the freeway and the traffic was insane.  We weren't able to go to Red Robin like he wanted.  Instead we headed to SLC and went to Crown Burger.  

We still had a good time even though we had to change our plans.  

13 years ago this boy made us parents.

I sure do love this boy.  He is the first miracle I ever witnessed.

I still can't believe he is 13

 JJ got a remote control helicopter.  He is also going to get an iTouch.