13!!

So, we were in church Sunday and the pastor talked all about Mary. That was refreshing, focusing on the woman ( female), the mother, and the wife.  A focus on actually-- the girl that brought about one of our values. She was so knowledgeable about things that even I have no idea about. I think our children are the same way. They bring insight to me almost everyday. Anyway, she was 13 when God told her she was going to give birth to Jesus. MY BIG J turned 13 today! Can you imagine?? Whoa, that was a huge awakening!

My first teenager. I just love him. So sweet, so thoughtful and the typical big bro that sits on his sisters and farts on them!  My favorite was when Middle J came downstairs screaming that Big J farted on her pillow!! Seriously, how do you get mad at something like that. ManIlove and I could not stop laughing!
13 things I love about Big J
1. thoughtfulness
2. he's a thinker
3. he tells us when he needs to be left alone, instead of lashing out.
4. he does his best in school all of the time
5. he plays his heart out in soccer to help his team-not to be the star
6. he is polite
7. he is a gentleman (except for those things mentioned above & most bodily functions!) :)
8. he does things to be kind and for no other reason or to benefit himself
9. he reminds me of my brother in all of the good ways my brother was
10. he is true to himself and his family
11. I can read his mind :)
12. he is a leader without needing to be recognized as a leader
13. he was created and given to us by Him--I just cannot express how blessed we are to have him.
Ok, I am sniffling now...it must be from all of the dust in this house. :)
Happy birthday Big J!