Happy 14th birthday! I can't believe I have a son that is not only 14 years old, but is now in high school! Here are 14 facts about Jordan that make me happy to be his mom:
1-He is great student at school. He is in 3 honors classes. I am happy for the effort he puts forth for his education.
2-Jordan makes me laugh. His dry sense of humor is always making me chuckle. He knows how to add that witty comment in to lighten the mood.
3-He is a book worm. In fact, for his birthday my mom gave him the book Breaking Dawn (his request) and he hasn't put it down since receiving it. It's sad that he has read the Twilight series and I haven't.
4-His love for music. He plays the violin. I love it when I hear him pull out the hymn book or children's songbook and plays songs just to play. It's brings such a nice spirit into our home (which at times is much needed!)
5-I love that he is named after his Grandpa Flake. Not only his grandpa, but his great great grandpa and his great great great great grandpa! What a tradition to be apart of! (His full name is William Jordan Flake)
6-His love of the scriptures. I didn't think about this too much until this year as he started seminary. Every morning it's Jordan that wakes us all up to read. I am happy for his diligence in this area.
7-Jordan is a great brother. Even though he is a bully at times (being the oldest can do that!), he truly does love his siblings. He loves to play games with them, watch movies with them and just hang out.
8-He is involved with his school. In fact, today on his birthday he is taking to school with him posters to hang up to run for student council. Last year he was treasurer and he is running for the same office this year.
9-Maybe I am a little biased, but I think Jordan is very handsome. It makes me chuckle when I hear that girls at school think he's "so cute". He is "so cute"!
10-Jordan not only is involved with school, but he really likes going to school. Most kids want to get out of school and stay home, but he loves to go. He enjoys his teachers and his classes.
11-Did I mention how smart he is? I know I already said this one, but often he knows the answers to things that I never knew. I can picture him laughing while reading this fact. He thinks I know nothing!
12-He is good with anything technological. Computer, tv, mp3 players, cell phone..all of these mentioned items are things he has helped me figure out how to use. It's not that I can't use them, he just figures out how to do things with them I don't even try, like set alarms, save favorite channels, record videos, etc..
13-He is a good eater. He appreciates anything I fix. He is not picky at all. I appreciate this because it has set a good example for his younger siblings. In fact he likes things that surprise me. He loves spicy food. He likes his salsa hotter than his dad.
14-I love that Jordan is not only my son, but he is my friend. I love to sit and chat with him. He will discuss politics with me, listen to talk radio with me, etc..I am happy he is getting mature enough to understand a lot of this type of stuff.
Jordan, I love you! Happy Birthday!
Love,
Mom
Laughing with his cousin Cory Davis
Giving me that "look" like Mom, are you serious?
Playing the violin for his Grandma Pidd for Mother's day
Hanging out with his buddy Kenyon Davis at 8th Grade promotion
Being "Jordan" with his sibilings and cousin Kyndal Boren
