Growing up

I know I don’t really write anymore but just wanted you all to know that Emily is now officially in a relationship!

I say officially because they made it Facebook official over the weekend!

Here she is with the lucky guy, having dinner after her cheer competition on Saturday!

No wonder she’s smitten, he bought her flowers!

Other updates include Emily’s love of pottery which started as a school coop placement a year ago to a weekly volunteering opportunity which allows her to continue to grow as an artist.

She has a uniform!

We are also exploring other volunteering opportunities at one of the local Boys and Girls Club, doing art project with younger kids and at her cheer club, helping the coaches for one of the team of younger athletes.

She’s very excited about all of these opportunities.

Here are some of her more recent art projects!

Leaving you with this picture of Emily enjoying life by laughing with her whole body!

I am wishing you that kind of laugh at least once a week!

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Happy 19th Birthday Emily

I can’t believe Emily is 19 already!

Where we live, being 19 means that now my baby can legally purchase and consume alcohol. 

So this morning, we had brunch!  Including mimosas!



Emily really enjoyed her mimosa than suggested that it would probably be better with watermelon juice instead of orange juice!

My girl!  Future bartender!

Now, we are relaxing before going to the casino later tonight!

Yes, being 19 also means Emily can legally go to the casino and gamble. 

And tonight we are going to the Casino!

Happy Birthday Emily!