Dear Blake, SEVENTEEN!! What?!? I honestly don’t know how this happened. I swear you were just my little Blakey Boo, and now you are driving yourself around, going to prom, dating a cute girl, and somehow almost an adult. I’m not sure I approve. This has been such a fun year for you. You are…
Dear Blake, Wow—16 already! This year has been another whirlwind of growth and joy. You absolutely nailed Driver’s Ed and earned that coveted permit—hands down one of the proudest “I still can’t believe I drove a car today” moments. I loved watching you in your first driving lesson at the airpark; you handled it like…
About a month before his birthday I asked Blake if he had any presents in mind. He said he didn’t. I asked if I could take all his birthday budget and surprise him. He was very intrigued and agreed. Blake’s favorite music artist right now is NF. He was going on tour over the summer…
It’s been the strangest start to summer. Rain, Rain, Rain and more Rain. And some hail too. We had approximately 3 sunny days in the whole month. One great thing about all the rain is the WILDFLOWERS. They are just incredible. And everywhere. Poppy picking in Fort Collins. Happy 43rd birthday, Rusty! We had yummy…
It’s been quite the month for Blake as he finishes up middle school! Full of so many fun “Lasts” and also some very fun “Firsts!” (See Florida Band trip) Dear Blake, Happy 14th Birthday! I love you so much. I am really proud of the work and effort and improvement you made at school this…
Dear Halle, It was a weird birthday for me not being with you! (probably for you too). I did not like it one bit. It’s much more fun to be together. I did send you a birthday in a box. It had a brownie mix, some decorations, a few treats and a gift card. Last…
Dear Josh, Yay! You are a driver! Both you AND I are very excited about this newfound independence. I love watching you learn and grow, make mistakes, and have awesome successes. From hiking a few 14ers, to summiting an active volcano, I’d say it’s been a pretty exciting year. You love to hang out with…
We had a fun day celebrating Dad! Halle and Josh bought him a pineapple shirt. His only birthday wish was to play pickle ball with the family. He shared his Sunday birthday dinner with Luke and Grace made his favorite fruit pizza for dessert!
Dear Blake, Welcome to your teenage years! I can’t believe it. You tell me it’s not you who is getting older and taller, it’s me shrinking smaller 🙂 It’s been such a fun year being back at school full time, and this spring, NO MASKS! Hip hip hooray! And you made the Honor Roll third…