Double HoCo for Blake and Cadence this year. It was fun for them to take turns asking each other to the dance. Cadence came over to surprise Blake after band rehearsal, and she was so nervous! It was adorable. And, he’d been planning his poster for WEEKS. It was fun to help him bring his…
We had planned on staying in Utah for about 10 days in case Josh got his mission call, but life had other plans in store. On Saturday evening Blake was at a Stake dance and collided with another kid during “Run Away from Love.” He was pretty sure he broke his nose, but we had…
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…
I had so much fun making this for Blake! He is such a special kid, and I hope he can look to these words throughout his life to know how much value he brings to the world. Each kid got theirs a little later in their teens, but I feel proud that I got them…
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…
Homecoming is such a fun weekend! It begins with the parade. Rusty let us take the Lightening, and the boys loved grabbing a soda from the Frunk. I love our little hometown parade! Blake also marched with the band, but I didn’t ever see him! But, we did get to watch him at half time…
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 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…
This year as service for Jim’s birthday we decided to make sugar cookie kits and donate the proceeds to the International Humane Society to help with Animal care in Ukraine. And by we, I mean I. I did get Halle and Josh to help with frosting, and Blake helped me pack up the kits. I…
Dear Blake, This year has been a wild ride! I am so proud of you for working hard to improve at school. It’s hard starting Middle School in the middle of a pandemic! Online school made it tough to stay focused, but you were constantly improving and trying new tactics. By the end of the…