Jared Turns 12

Jared has been looking forward to turning 12 for a really long time. He has been ready to graduate from primary since he was 10. Jared is smart, funny, kind and wise beyond his years. He is sensitive, especially to my feelings. He jumps in and helps when he sees me get frustrated. For his birthday he wanted an iPod touch or a mini fridge.  I don't know how he thought of a mini fridge, but has been asking for it since Christmas. We don't let our kids have touches, so we found a cute little mini fridge. The morning of his birthday he woke up at 5:00 AM and went to work with Chad to do some simulator training. 

He had a great time, but was really tired the rest of the day. While he was in the simulator Kyle and I got to work. We moved Kyle's stuff downstairs to his "new" bedroom, leaving Jared with his own bedroom. It was quite an under-taking. Jared was surprised and excited to see his own mini fridge filled with all of his favorite drinks. He also got a few new decorations for his room. 

I think Jared's favorite thing he got for his birthday was the Priesthood. After his interview with the bishop, he kept saying, "I am a worthy to hold the Priesthood". "I am a worthy Priesthood holder." After receiving the Priesthood he said he felt so much different! It is so exciting to see our kids just as excited about spiritual gifts and temporal. I am so proud of him!