Another Year Older, Wiser, and more Good Looking. :)

I didn't think it was possible for this kid to get any cuter, but somehow, he has.

I mean, come on!  Look at this handsome face!  And I am not biased at all. ;)

But seriously, he is much more than a handsome face.

He is kind.

He is talented.

He has a testimony of the Savior that is deepening with each passing day.

He is a hard worker.

He is smart.

He wants to go into aerospace engineering.

He is funny.

He loves food and always wants to try new recipes.

He is helpful.

He is a good example for his sisters to follow.

He is a good friend.

He wanted to have a few of his friends over for a movie/game night so we had a house full of teenagers for a few hours.  They had fun playing volleyball and mafia, and they tried to watch a movie, but everyone was talking too much. :)  

I did not make the gorgeous chocolate cake that you see.  I have learned my lesson with cakes after many years of failures.  So it was Sam's Club to the rescue and it was delicious.

I am grateful for this incredible son of mine.

He is my first born and my very own stripling warrior.

I am proud of his accomplishments, his desire to choose good morals and faith, and his ability to make people happy.

I am excited for him to be entering his senior year of high school because I remember how much fun my senior year was.  I look forward to watching him navigate through life and become a responsible adult.  I know his soul is much older than mine and I also hope that I have performed my duties as his mother in a way that is pleasing to his Father in Heaven.

Love ya Josh!  Thanks for being a great kid and for never being embarrassed to give your mother a hug and kiss.  :)