There are some pretty significant age changes in this group this year. Eden started them out by turning 18! The age of majority is a term used to describe the time in life after which a person is legally no longer considered a child. Historically, the age of majority was set at 21 in most states. But after the 1971 ratification of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving 18-year-olds the right to vote in federal elections, most states, including California, lowered their age of majority to 18. So, Eden, this is an important milestone birthday for you! We got to enjoy seeing her open her gifts via Facetime. She's a senior in high school this year, so soon she'll be done with that chapter of her life and moving into even more adult choices.
Bryan spent his actual birthday at work and then at the play that Ellie was directing for their homeschool group - Treasure Island. Lou Anne and Afton were in the play. It was very funny. We went up to see it. Ellie invited the play's audience to sing Happy Birthday to Bryan. #49! Last hurrah before #50! This is number 14 for Afton. That's a big one church wise. Now she can go to Youth Conferences, dances and FSY! Brady is leaving the teenage era behind with his 20th birthday this year. That's another big step. We took Brady out for lunch last week for his birthday while he was down here and stopped by for a visit. Happy birthday to all! We love you!
Last of all is Brenden who is turning 16! He'll get his driver's license, and maybe even start dating! Those are some big milestones as well. Brenden also got ordained a priest and a car was delivered for him to drive that same day! Big things happening for him! Unfortunately we couldn't go to his ordination because we had other church responsibilities in our ward right at the same time. Noah, Koen and Zade were also ordained priests. Paul was sick when the big day came, so we had to do a drive by drop off of the birthday present and be happy with a picture. Happy Birthday Brenden. You are a great young man and we love you and are very proud of you!
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