Clipboard of Fun: Happy 15th birthday, Levi!

The very best young man turns 15 today! We are the luckiest family to have Levi be a part of it. In his 15th year, he has become the tallest member of our family, been a rock and encouragement to his sisters, thrived in a very new experience, and become more of a Godly man. Whenever it is just me and the kids together, Levi is called on to kill spiders, go on ladders to change lightbulbs, and check gopher traps. He is brave and strong and truly enjoys serving and helping. He is a leader for younger kids and enjoys teaching them as well as goofing around with them. His peers know him to be hard working, funny, kind and respectful. Moving to a new state, Levi gets to demonstrate his respect and integrity and drive to an entirely new staff and student population at high school and he has done so without hesitation. He is mature and funny and thrives when he is around other people. He fit right in with Erika's friends at college on the few visits we took to see her. Levi is a perfectionist who gets discouraged when school work doesn't come naturally or quickly but he knows how to slow down and figure out what to do or ask for the help he needs. He knows when he should be alone to regroup. He is reflective and forgiving if he clashes with us....he knows what is right and always wants to acknowledge when emotions overtake his brain. He sees his future clearly and boldly yet also understands that details may change and he is totally fine with that! Levi loves bacon burgers, PS5, sweatshirts, fishing, Raising Canes, getting his chores done before doing anything fun, popcorn, nutcrackers, flannel pajama pants, Modern Family, and being outside. He doesn't like changing the radio station when it goes to commercial, pants that are too short, steak, multi-tasking, being told to slow down on a curve while driving, too much homework, peers who are phony or self-seeking, or humidity. Levi is humble and kind and friendly and smart and helpful and a blessing to anyone he is around. He does not seek the spotlight but deserves it. He is faithful and quietly learns how to be a man of God through observation and daily Bible readings. Levi is a joy and we thank God every day for him!