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My First Adult Child

It is hard to believe that we just celebrated Douglas' 18th birthday.  He's such a great kid (adult) and I am so blessed to be his "momma" as he likes to call me.

Douglas braved the crowds Thanksgiving night to get a deal on his gift, an Ipad Mini.  The going rate on this device is $299 but Walmart had a $100 gift card that came with it which brought this guy right into our birthday price range.  Unfortunately, they ran out of stock and gave out rain checks to be shipped by Christmas.  So, while this is his actual gift, he did not have it for his birthday!
We had fun going out to dinner as a family.  Douglas picked Famous Dave's but it was not an easy decision to come by.  The only thing he really knew was he wanted meat.  We take turns picking lunch on Saturdays and Douglas RARELY knows where he wants to go. For some reason it is hard for him to make up his mind.

The birthday treat, however, was a no brainer!  This guy would eat Peanut Butter Bars every day of the week.

This next picture is a little repetitive but I really like how it captures Stockton and Mason LOVING everything about Doug.  He doesn't yet fully appreciate the hero he is to them but I know one day soon (while he is away from them) he will understand that they think he is super cool.

At this time in his life, Douglas' world revolves around Salena Davis and baseball (I think I got the order right!). He is in love with this girl and believes she is "the one".  We really like her and would be thrilled if she was. We just know he still has a few years ahead of him serving his Heavenly Father...and he knows that too.  He is currently taking mission prep classes each Sunday to prepare for his upcoming 2 year LDS mission.


Douglas is a professional pizza maker at Pie Five Pizza.  He gets to help customers, assemble pizzas, clean tables and floors, do dishes and clean ovens.  He doesn't really love his job and he doesn't really hate it.  It is what it is.  I am proud of him for putting gas in his car, supporting his hobbies and being responsible.

Graduation is so close and I am glad Douglas decided to really kick it in gear and finish strong!  He just missed a 4.0 his first term.  So far so good the second term.  He has applied to Dixie State University and Utah Valley University with an interest in a few other schools.  Right now he is thinking he will be a business marketing major with a lot of time spent playing baseball as well!

Douglas' favorite things include:  fishing, hunting, BASEBALL, Duck Dynasty, shakes, ranch dressing, chocolate chip cookies, mac and cheese with ketchup and hot dogs, peanut butter bars, texting, tweeting and watching sports on TV.

Douglas is a leader.  He fulfills his priesthood responsibilities.  He works hard.  He is funny, social and fun. He makes good choices.  He serves others.  He is a role model.  He is smart.  He has GREAT hair (just ask him!).  He is quite obviously handsome and I love this boy more than words could possibly express.
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