Jason was going to be in Vancouver for work on Ashton's actual birthday so we let him open a present the day before.
He got a CD/Radio and he was very excited to have a radio for his room.
Jason left for the airport later that night. The next day March 17th, Ashton's actual birthday was a super busy day for me. It was our ward's RS party and I had lots to do for that. Busy all day making soup, decorating, babysitting, etc. Then I picked up McDonalds for the kids, grabbed the babysitter and then headed to the church. It was a nice event and I was happy to have it done.
When Jason got home we finished celebrating for Ashton's birthday. A couple more presents to open.
He got a CD for his new CD player. A Doctor Who "Tardis" Lamp, Doctor Who Christmas Special DVD's, with a Sonic Screwdriver. Notice a theme.
Since this is Ashton's 12 birthday it is a very special birthday. The Sunday following his birthday Ashton graduated from primary and then was ordained a deacon in our church by his father. The blessing with his ordination was so special, I wish I could remember more of what Jason said, but it was so beautiful. It was a very special day and lots of family came to celebrate with us. After church we had a barbecue at our house for everyone and it was nice to visit. My only regret is I didn't take any pictures of the day.
The following Monday we took kids out for a birthday dinner. Ashton chose the cheesecake cafe. As hard as he tries he still can't finish a whole piece of cheesecake and I think we are now up to Cheesecake 6 / Ashton 0.
Happy 12th Birthday Ashton. You are becoming an amazing young man. You are such a big help and a great example to your younger siblings. We love you so much!
It was a very beautiful blessing. Sometimes I wish we could record all blessing like we do with patriacial blessing and go back and listen and remember. It was a lovely day.
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