Sep. 24, 2009 - 18th birthday

Last Friday was my 18th birthday/manhood ceremony. It started with me having my picture taken with my 125 closest friends.

(it took too long but was nice seeing people I hadn't seen in a long time) After that the ceremony started. It consisted of ten men that have or has had influence on my life giving me a speech on some aspect of manhood or Christianity.

My dad closed with his speech and prayer. Then there was supposed to be a picture slide show for me but the equipment at the church didn't work so we ate cake and ice cream and played volley ball instead.

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My present from my parents was an awesome sword with my name engraved on the blade.

The next day was my actual birthday. I spent the morning opening cards and playing with my nephews who came for the party.  We all (family and LaMeres) went to Olive Garden for lunch, then came back to my house to swim and play video games.

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 ~Josh