Turning 17

Turning 17 was easy for Sam. Being the youngest in his family, he has observed his older brothers make their way through the dreaded teenage years.  Little does he know that life only gets better from this point on.

He has such a big smile and a delightful personality.  As I look back across the years, I can't think of a time when he or his brothers were not respectful to me and Grandma.   

Jeff is really serious about the burgers.

Even now, when we go to Springville, Sam is the first out the door to greet us with a hug.  And when it is time to go I always get a bear hug from him, and from whoever else is there.

                       

I think that there is something in the Old Testament that says something about honoring the elderly. 

Deuteronomy 5:16.

He comes from this type of family, for sure.

Shadow the dog has been a best friend to Sam, who often plays with him.  He knows his place is in the yard, not in the house.  He stays outside even in the winter.  Jeff built him a pretty cool dog house that even has a little heater in it.

Shadow enjoys Matt's company, as he gets his neck scratched.