James is fun-loving and serious all at the same time. He loves to play football but when it comes to choosing between football and going to do baptisms for the dead, he will miss the football game. He has a desire to please and to do the right thing. He has a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and tomorrow he will receive the priesthood, something he has been looking forward to for a long time. He is a good student, good brother to his three sisters, and an obedient son. One of his goals is to go to West Point Military Academy and he watches military documentaries. I know that when the time comes he will be prepared and ready to serve a mission. He has a kind heart and is always ready to give hugs. I am so proud to be his grandmother. I Love You James!!
James's birthday gift, a mountain bike.
James and I had errands to do this morning. First we found a Chase Bank and made a deposit. On the way here the check engine light on my car came on. I had not realized it had been 5000 miles since my last oil change. We found a Sears at the Cielo Vista Mall clear acroos town where we went to get an oil change and the tires rotated. While we were there we had lunch at Subway. Thanks to Jared and Tricia for letting Ben and Max stay at there house and for feeding them. We got back just in time to follow Jared over to James's football game. Tricia had already left with Emmy who cheers for the minor league team. The Wallen's, Tricia's parents came in this morning from Gilbert. It was great to see them.
The name of James's team is The Tribe. Their jerseys are red and James is #33. Anna cheers for his team.
Molly likes to cheer too.
Tricia and her Mom made a shirt for Molly that says Tribe Cheer.
Molly and Emmy ready to cheer.
Molly and I made a couple of trips to the bathroom.
Afterwards she had to play on the playground.
Molly stretching out with Anna and her cheer team.
Although James's team won I noticed when we got home that he was a little sad. When I asked him why he said because he missed the only pass that was thrown to him. I told him that the ball went way over his head and there was no way he could have caught it and he said: "Yes, but Grandma, I ran the wrong pattern." At that moment I was proud of James for admitting his mistake and not trying to make excuses. I love this kid.
Tricia had a wonderful meal prepared for us when we got home. She has six extra people in her home and she fed us all everyday. Thanks so much Tricia and Jared for your wonderful hospitality. I know I speak for Ben and Max when I say they had a blast!
My two favorite 12 year olds a few years back on one of
our trips to Disneyland.
Two of the cutest faces I have ever seen. I just want to pinch those cheeks!
We ended the day singing happy birthday to James. When the kids had gone to bed Jared, Tricia, James, Jeanie, Mike (the Wallen's) and I watched the movie "Bernie" starring Jack Black. It was based on a true story, a little bizarre, but I liked it.
