Happy Birthday Josiah!

A couple of weeks ago, Josiah turned 15! We celebrated by going for pizza after church, and then coming home for ice cream cake and presents. Later that evening, after Jerry left for work, the kids and I headed up North to spend Josiah's actual birthday at the cabin. His buddy, also Josiah, came up to hang out with him. The girls and their friend prepared an awesome activity hunt with clues, biking, an obstacle course, etc. Each team of two had to name an egg and keep him unbroken throughout the event. I wish I had pictures of Smudge, Saphira, Flare, etc. The girls teams beat for finishing first, but the boys team won the obstacle course. The kids had fun swimming, tubing, jumping off the pontoon in the middle of the lake, and eating and eating. :)
Josiah enjoys hanging out with friends, hunting, fishing, working for his Grandpas, playing cribbage, watching movies, participating with CAP, and playing guitar. He's had some once-in-a-lifetime (but hopefully not for him) fishing catches this summer. He's great at meeting new people, and could have a great conversation with a tree stump. You'd probably want to come listen, it would be so interesting. He's great at entertaining Emily in the car with his on-the-spot stories. He had a blast this summer playing the part of Aladdin in a play. He's an entertaining kid with a great heart, but typical teenage issues. As I said in a family newsletter when he was little, that Josiah loves reactions whether with hugs or slugs. He's a great son, and we are so glad God made you - Josiah!!