1st Job

 

You got a job!! 

We heard that I Dream of Weenie was getting an actual store, rather than just operating out of a VW bug. We got the owner's # - thank you Jenny Piper, sent her a professional text, had a quick interview, and you got hired. 

Cut to months later - they really love you and you are doing a great job! And you love having and spending your own $.

Last Day of 9th Grade

 Bird impression - no words

Easter 2024

 Happy Easter!

We made the mistake of going to the 11am mass. It was nuts and then you screamed at everyone when looking for baskets...fun times. 

Mom took you all on a quick weekend get away to Dollywood to check it out and have some fun before our summer vaca - 

Cinnamon bread!

We will always remember this trip - because you didn't want to go because you wanted to stay back for Abbott's birthday. We made you...I think you eventually had fun. 

Spring Break 2024: Las Vegas

 Spring break was so fun - with the perfect blend of city and outdoors-

The Bellagio - 

Trying Cokes from around the world

The M&M store - 

Stumbled on the Stranger Things Experience - 

The Neon Museum - 

Fun rental truck - 

Skiing !

The sign - 

Local bookstore with fake birds

You love your bird - 

Valley of the Fire - 

Rooftop pool - 

 

The Flamingo -

Ferguson's Downtown (no pics)

Container Park - 


 

15th Birthday

Here's your annual update - 

Things you love:

1. Live Music - 

You'll go see just about anyone live and love it. You've won free tickets from Grimey's twice, one that was tickets to a heavy metal band - you still went with Dad. I took you and friends to watch a show at Ascend - but on the lawn for free. Now I just need to get you job; so can afford to go to all of these concerts!

2. Shopping - 
It was a goal last year - you've turned a corner and have asked for new clothes and to go shopping. You've developed a fun and cute style - and I love it!

3. Family fun-

It was another goal - and I've noticed a big difference with you having fun with us, being nice to your siblings, and even helping out around the house. You and Carter are actually friends - and you've offered him great advice on middle school. You can tell June looks up to you, and it been nice to see that relationship growing as well.  

2024 Goals

Driving-

You got your permit a few weeks after your birthday, and we've practiced a bit. You have a long way to go, but you'll get there. 

Love you- 

Mom

15th Birthday Party

                                               

You invited 4 friends - Abbott, Glancey, Julia, and Olivia - You guys just hung inside and on the porch. 

Menu: Pasta bar by Mom

Decorations: You had a pinterest board

Cake: Made by Nora - Oliva's sister

Gifts: We got you the Noah Kahan album, a BoyGenius shirt, and a Lana Del Rey necklace

Winter Fun Times

It snowed like 6inches - and you all were out of school for a whole week. 

We barely survived - but when we could actually drive on our road - we headed to the new indoor golf place and "pay what you day" at the Country Music Hall of Fame.