Ashton Age 12

As much as I love David and Jordan this post is just as hard to write.  I changed your diapers, I gave you bottles and I would drive in the middle of the night to get you to go to sleep.  I lied and told you that Pongo (101 Dalamations) was broke because you watched it over and over and over, and over, and over...We had McDonalds "mommy/son dates" when your dad and I first got married and I was even there for the "talk".

I have a hard time swallowing that you are 12 years old and that you will be receiving the Priesthood AND starting Junior High.  You have become one tough kid.  I loathe the day you start driving but for a couple more years the roads are still safe...

You are an amazing big brother and such a protector over them.  I sometimes catch myself just sitting back and watching you with them.  You were such a trooper when we were blessed with David and Jordan and you have opening accepted them as your beloved brothers.  You have a very large heart Ashton and we love you for it. 

Here is to many more years with you and me telling you all the time that you are not allowed to get married until you are 50!

I love you and Happy Birthday!

Love,

Step-mommy.