Jadon at 17

 Jadon turned 17 this week while he was at high adventure with the boys in our ward.  I can't think of a better place for him to spend his birthday!  He loves adventure.  It's one of the things that I like best about him.  He is always up for something fun and likes to do almost anything.  He has been trying to get up on the wake board for a few years and was able to accomplish that this year.  I was so happy for him.  He loves to play any sport.  All the littler kids in the neighborhood love him.  They are frequently playing something in our yard and when Jadon comes home, or out to play, everyone gets excited.  He was on the ultimate frisbee team at school this year and it was really fun to see him play and improve.  Next year, he's going to be one of the captains.  He's a great worker.  He is currently working at Arctic Circle.  He is always willing to help people who need his help.  He's a really good big brother.  He loves Katie, maybe a little too much.  She gets tired of him constantly trying to hug and kiss her.  He's always a big help to me.  Recently, he did something that I will never forget.  It really bothers me when I go to bed without cleaning up the kitchen and the front room.  One night I was just too tired and went to bed with it a disaster.  When I woke up at 6:30, I was depressed because I didn't want to go into that messy kitchen.  I was so surprised to find the kitchen and front room all cleaned up.  When I asked him if he did it, he said no.  Then Kyson told me that he really did do it.  I went to bed at midnight so he stayed up past midnight and did that for me.  I don't know if he'll ever know how much that meant to me.  He's such a good kid and always has been.  I feel very blessed to have him as part of my family.  He only has a year before he will be leaving on his mission and I will miss him so much but I know he will be a wonderful missionary and it will change his life.  I love you Jadon!

Jadon playing ultimate frisbee

For Jadon's birthday dinner, we went to his favorite restaurant, La Luna and then to cold stone for ice cream.  It was so much fun to spend some time with him and hear about his high adventure trip!