J.Michael has been looking forward to turning 12 for some time now. Twelve means he can play paint ball and that is what his Dad chose to do for his birthday--Father/Son Paintball with friends. Twelve also means he will be able to finally attend Men's meetings at church. This is something he has been looking forward to participating in for almost two years now. Twelve is such a time of change...bittersweet for Mom as she sees her little boy no more, but a young man emerges in what seems to happen almost overnight. J.Michael has grown to eye level with me over the past year; he is a gentleman and huge help with his younger siblings. I think Calvin was 5 months old before I ever carried him in his car seat carrier, because J.Michael always got to him first. He loves to take things apart and fix them...like lawn mowers. He also loves to hunt and fish.
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Dinner:
J.Michael's favorites: Mom's homemade Fried Crawfish, Salad w/ranch, and tea
Lots of candles this year! His cake, a new favorite Fudge Brownie from TCBY Yum! And yes, he did blow all the candles out.
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