‘How Did Those Years Go By…’: Teen Mom Star Jenelle Evans Shares Sweet Tribute For Son Jace’s 15th Birthday

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for detail and a heart for understanding people’s journeys, I have followed Jenelle Evans‘ transformative journey from her debut on 16 and Pregnant to her recent celebration of her son Jace’s 15th birthday. It’s fascinating to witness the highs and lows of a life that has been played out so publicly.


People who’ve been tracking Jenelle Evans’s journey as a mother, since she first appeared in 16 and Pregnant back in 2010, have witnessed plenty of ups and downs. Over this time, fans have watched her go from welcoming her son Jace into the world to now rejoicing in his 15th birthday celebration.

Before welcoming her son Jace into the world, she was recognized by MTV viewers as a pregnant high school student. Later, they followed her journey as a young mother on Teen Mom 2, witnessing Jace’s childhood and growth. Now, join Evan in celebrating Jace’s 15th birthday and embark on her remarkable journey, filled with both triumphs and challenges yet to be fully revealed.

On the weekend of August 3rd, the 32-year-old star of Teen Mom 2, celebrated her eldest son’s 15th birthday by sharing a touching message on Instagram. The first image shows Evans and her son posing together in front of a birthday cake adorned with 15 candles. Additionally, she included a video of her son joyriding a four-wheeler through the woods with two companions.

“She titled her post as, ’15 means quad biking, pitching tents, and group pizza orders.’ That’s what @jace_vahn desired for his birthday! It’s hard to believe those years have flown by so fast. Now I’m the shorter one!”

Many fans were taken aback by how swiftly Jace seemed to mature, right before their very eyes. Some online users, however, added sarcastic remarks to the post. One user wrote, “Time passes quickly when you place more emphasis on men than your children.” Another commented, “Happy birthday! You both appear so joyful!! 👏 Kudos to new beginnings. Disregard the critics.”

Prior to March 2023, when custody was given to Evans, Jace had a tumultuous childhood that often played out in public view. For over a decade before that, his mother Barbara Evans had been taking care of him. However, the family’s troubles didn’t cease after this point.

In October 2023, following an instance where Jace apparently fled home for the third time, a lawsuit by Child Protective Services (CPS) was initiated against Barbara Evans and her then-spouse David Eason. Later on, David Eason was charged with a minor offense related to child abuse. At that point, Barbara asserted that Jace had disclosed to the police that Eason had physically abused him. However, Eason denied this accusation.

Following an allegation that Eason is responsible for their dog’s death in May 2019, temporary custody of Kaiser and Ensley was taken away from her. However, by July of the same year, she managed to regain ownership. Evans mentioned in February that the CPS case against her and her husband Eason, aged 35, concerning Jace had been closed.

Six long years into our married life, I made the difficult decision to file for legal separation from my husband, Eason, as documented by court records in February of 2024. This step marks a formal end to our marital journey, although the details of our personal lives will continue to evolve.

After that, Evans welcomed two additional children into her family: a 7-year-old daughter called Ensley, whom she had with her previous spouse Eason, and a 10-year-old son named Kaiser, who was born during her relationship with ex-partner Nathan Griffith.

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2024-08-05 19:53