Taking Life Head On

My grandniece, Jadyn Mortensen is an amazing girl. It’s hard for me to believe that she is turning 21 today. I have watched her grow from babyhood, through girlhood, becoming an accomplished horsewoman, gaining a full ride scholarship for rodeo at the University of Wyoming, and now third year college student majoring in mechanical engineering, and through it all, she has brought her signature excellence. Jadyn takes life head on and with gusto. She has been dating her best friend, Marcus Lucero for a little over two years now, and they are very happy together.

Jadyn has been participating on the rodeo team at the University of Wyoming for three years now too, and she just gets better and better. She is very loyal to her team, and she is well liked. That isn’t hard, because Jadyn is such a happy person. She is always smiling and friendly. She fits well in any crowd. She has such a bubbly personality that people are naturally drawn to her. She’s incredibly social and doesn’t have a shy bone in her body. She gets along with everyone.

Jadyn was an early birthday present for her dad, Sean Mortensen, because she arrived one day before her dad’s 19th birthday, when her mom, Amanda Reed was 18 years old. They have been a close family ever since. Jadyn grew up around people of all ages, because whatever her parents were doing, Jadyn went along too. They seldom left her out of things. She was their girl, and they wanted her with them all the time. She spent time at the lake in summer and the mountains in winter. She is at home either place. From 4-wheelers to jet skis, to snowmobiles, to motorcycles, to horses…Jadyn does it all. That’s probably why it doesn’t surprise me that the family is in Las Vegas to celebrate Jadyn’s 21st birthday and Sean’s 40th birthday. It’s another in a long line of family adventures and vacations, and with college starting back up soon, they really try to make the summer count with as much activity as they can possibly squeeze in.

Spending time in Vegas is a favorite for this family. They enjoy the night life and now that Jadyn is 21 years old, she can have a drink and gamble too. I’m sure this trip will be one for the memory books for them, and especially for Jadyn. I hope she wins big!! Every birthday girl should…right!! These days, Vegas has become the go-to party place for the “turning 21 crowd” so, I’m glad Jadyn got to go for her special day. I hope they have a wonderful time. Today Is Jadyn’s 21st birthday. Happy birthday Jadyn!! Have a great day!! We love you!!