And I really can’t believe it. Although, there are times when he seems more like 25. He’s pretty level-headed, usually responsible, and has a great attitude about life. Some folks say the teenage years are trying, and while we have our trying moments, I have to say that I have really enjoyed how my relationship with my older kids has evolved since they have become teenagers.

Anyway, the plan is for all of us to kidnap Joel, blindfold him, take him to swim at the lake, then head over to Krispy Kreme just as the fresh, hot doughnuts are rolling off the glazing belt. But he doesn’t know anytihng about this, so, shhhhhh.

Pictures coming later.