On February 13, Joseph turned 12. He still enjoys our little birthday traditions, but he is sure growing up. The 12th birthday is significant in our church, because the kids move from the Primary to the Youth, and also the boys receive the priesthood. Our church only has lay clergy, and the priesthood is simply the authority to act in God's name, and is only ever used in service to others. Right now, that consists of passing the sacrament (communion) in church). Joseph was ordained on Sunday in church, and takes his new responsibilities in a very serious fashion, typical of his personality. The weekend before, he celebrated by going to a Red Wings game in Pittsburgh with Joe, Jacob, and a friend from school. On his birthday, we went to Red Robin for dinner and then had some family friends over the following night for Dairy Queen strawberry cheesequake ice cream cake.
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