Happy 12th Birthday to the last boy to steal my heart. We love you, Alex.
What a great day it was for him yesterday! It truly is hard to believe he is 12. I really do remember him being so little. He is so big now! So tall and still growing. I hate it. Well, I love it, but I hate it. Not only was his birthday yesterday, but he also was ordained to a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood at Church. This is the beginning of his Priesthood service in the Church. Now he can pass the Sacrament and sit on the stand with the Bishop. He is also the Deacon's Class President, so he has to attend other meetings as well. This boy could not be more excited about that, but also to be out of Primary. I think all near 12 year olds get that way! He is so happy and we are so thankful he was able to receive it on his birthday! So special.
He got many great gifts from family- money, i-tunes, a basketball to use on the hoop he is saving for, a book from Popi and a game from his teacher. His scout leader got him a knot tying book that is super cool. He is really in Boy Scouts now and will go to camp for a week in June. Wow- when did we get here?!
Yesterday in the circle was: Dana, Bishop Lorencen, Brother Waits, Brother Sines, Brother Beck, Brother Stamper, and Uncle Javier. Christian and Julian and Celeste were there too. Annie, Elaina and I rounded out the group. What a blessing. I very much look forward to all he will learn and do as a Young Man in the Church.
Here are some shots of the day.
