Jonathan is a friendly, cheerful, and pleasant youth. He is respectful to adults and noted to have good manners. He develops a fierce love for those he cares about. Jonathan enjoys talking, laughing, joking, and sharing funny memes with his friends. He is smart and a progressive thinker who likes to learn new things.  He likes reading books and loves to play with animals. As a result of his love for the outdoors, Jonathan is drawn to activities that take him outside. He loves fishing, taking walks and going hiking. Jonathan also enjoys playing soccer, swimming, bike riding, and attending summer church camp. He has described himself as having an "old soul." Jonathan loves Italian food; his favorites are pizza, lasagna, and spaghetti. Jonathan is excited about adoption and looking forward to having a forever family.