Taylan's 12th Birthday

Happy Birthday to Taylan!!!!

Today he celebrates his 12th birthday! How proud we are of the young man he has become! He gets to participate in mutual nights, including scout outings and YM basketball!! But most exciting of all, he will receive the Aaronic Priesthood next Sunday! Yesterday, we talked again about the responsibilities he will have with the priesthood, most of which he thinks is pretty cool! He has passed of his Faith in God (in an interview by the best primary president in the World ;) YA Right!)

We like to go out for birthday dinner but because David left for Woodbadge today (look for upcoming BLOG) and then Sunday, we went out on Friday night. We had a school activity at Classic Skate on Friday night, so Taylan chose the Sizzler on 90th and State. We enjoyed dining with Coach Jerry Sloan, ok not so much WITH him, but he was 3 tables away from us. Coach complimented David on his Jazz hat, Andi received a smile and a pat on the back at the salad bar and we all wished him good luck in the playoffs as we left the restaurant. Taylan was pretty excited, he called his friends up to tell them.

We ALWAYS celebrate with a family party, so last night, we enjoyed cake & ice cream for his birthday with Gma Nae, Gpa John & Joni, Aunt Teresa, Uncle Chad & Jastyn, Aunt Tonya, Christian & Lexi Jo. Gpa Merlin & Gma Debbie, Uncle Jon, Tracy, Austin and Tristian were unable to make it!!! Taylan was really excited about his presents. We got him a football, a Star Wars Clone Wars Lego Spaceship and a Deron Williams Jersey! Gpa John & Joni gave him cash (the best thing in the world for a YM) He spent the money today on a Bionicles WII game!

All in all, he had a great birthday! We love you, son!!!