Joseph Matthew

Joseph turned 13 on the 7th. It was an extremely happy day for all of us. 

He insisted that we hide all of his presents in the most challenging places we could think of. Matt also wrapped some completely in duct tape. The most challenging ones for him to find were the ones hidden zipped inside the couch cushion, inside the upright piano and between his mattress and box spring. It was awesome. 

Most of the day was spent playing video games, legos and chilling outside. We went for a walk and ate homemade ice cream cake outside. 

We finished off the day with sparklers on the patio. After all the little kids went to bed, Joseph was able to stay up and watch the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring, a movie he’s been begging to watch for over a year now. 

Joseph is really coming into his own now. He is discovering who he is and what he wants in life. He seeks God’s Will and tries hard to do the right thing. We are so proud of our young man. It is a blessing to be able to witness him becoming a man.