My boy is growing up.

It is not always easy getting J to smile. Don't get me wrong, those of you that know him know that he is a hoot---always making those around him laugh---and of course, he does that with a smile. But when it comes to the camera, forget it. So below is my first attempt. Below that his is my fourth attempt. We finally got a hint of a smile. After all it was a big day for him!

Yes, J is legal and official and all that Jazz. He has his driver's license, is on our insurance, and he took the car (the ghetto van) for a spin and purchased a guitar strap (as shown in the photo). He loved the independence and feels a bit more grown up now. Congratulations J!



Here are a few pictures that CD took with her camera when J got his license. I was at in CA for John's funeral so I wasn't around. I am glad she took some! It was exciting for him, but as stated above, it took a few days before he could actually drive because we had to get him on the insurance.
At the DMV desk

Waiting for his license. To make the wait shorter, he used his learner's permit photo instead of taking a new one. That surprised me since it is a year and a half old.