12!

Yesterday was Jaxon's twelfth birthday. Hard to believe this giant teddy bear has been part of our family for that long!  Yesterday was a busy day with soccer and football games, but we made sure we had time to celebrate!

I'm 12!

Presents and bonking on the head along with some pretty good wish giving.

Jaxon received some new ties to go along with his suit that he gets to wear now that he is a Deacon and passing the sacrament at church.  He wore his suit and blue tie to church today for his ordination.  He was so handsome he brought me to tears.  He also received a couple of much wanted video/Wii games.

Earlier in the week we had Grandma and Grandpa over.  Grandma had made Jaxon a birthday cake that was very tasty!  She had even hidden a coin in the cake just as her mom used to.  She did it when I was a kid too.  It was a fun walk down memory lane.

As part of his birthday we got to go to the BYU vs. Utah game.  We were all wearing new royal blue game day shirts.  Sadly, it wasn't much of a football game.  Thank goodness there were Dippin' Dots to make things better!

Twelve Things We Love About Jaxon:

1. His love for sports and staying active.  We just wrapped up soccer season and we are starting flag football season this week.  However, his true love is basketball.
2. Jaxon really knows how to clean a toilet!  As much as he hates it, he is good at it.  (You're welcome future wife!)
3. His tender heart.  He can't stand it when someone is left out, or when someone is being rude.  He is the first to jump in and make someone feel better and stop the rude behavior.  He is a great friend to all!
4. His imagination.  He likes to have dart gun wars, Harry Potter wand duels, build forts, have Lego battles and run around outside all while using his imagination.
5. He knows how to give a sincere compliment.  Just ask all the 5th grade teachers.  They looked forward to seeing Jaxon every morning just to hear what kind of compliment he would give them.
6. He is quick to get his homework done or quick to get his jobs done so he can spend his time having fun.
7. His contagious giggle.
8. He likes my cooking.  What mother doesn't love that? His favorite is Creamy Mashed Potatoes, which has been renamed "Jaxon's Favorite Potatoes".
9. He is self-confident and likes who he is.
10. His desire to serve and help others.  
11. People know that they can rely on Jaxon to do what he says he will do.
12. His hugs.  After all, he is my giant teddy bear!

Happy Birthday Jaxon!  We are so grateful for you and love you more than you will ever know!