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Happy Birthday to a Normal 16 Year Old!

It has been a big year for my big boy. He has grown and matured into quite a delightful human being. He has experienced a great many firsts. Checking account, debit card, learner's permit, girl/boy party, requesting a date, job, high school, blessing the Sacrament,....

One big influence and change in his life is his group of friends. In ninth grade he took a musical theater class as well as earning a part in the school play. Because of these experiences he was introduced to a new group of friends. Brevin Harrison has been nearly a life-long friend, they were five when the began playing together. He encouraged Spencer to take the class and to audition for the play. Because of these two things he has developed several friendships. They are a stellar group of kids. It has been wonderful watching him settle into his own groove.

As difficult as he has been, he likewise fills my heart with joy as I have seen him become a caring, spiritual, smart, fun human being. He has natural leadership skills and a desire to do good. The things that are slightly annoying about him like his listening to loud music and acting like the world revolves around his social life are very normal 16 year old behavior. I could not be more pleased! Heaven knows I have worried about his younger behavior that seemed a bit outside of "normal."  I am proud to be his mom!

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