Lily is a Teenager!

I can't believe Lily is 13 now!  These years have absolutely flown by.  We are so incredibly proud of this girl and the young woman she is becoming.

Grandpops and Grandma Jan sent her these beautiful flowers to say happy birthday.

Lily's friend, Molly Kate, came home from school with us and spent the night.  We had dinner at Willy's and then came home for a slice of cookie cake.  The girls stayed up super late just hanging out and having fun together.  Lily loves being with her friends, so this was a wonderful way to spend her actual birthday.

I asked Lily my annual questions to see what some of her favorite are right now; I think it's fun to see how this changes over the years.

Color - Pink

Movie - Lion King (the new one)

TV Show - Jessie

Book - The Thing About Jellyfish

Drink - Dr. Pepper

Memory - Our time in Italy over Christmas last year

Friend - Molly Kate and Avery; can't choose just one

Bible Verse - Proverbs 31:25

School Subject - Math

Food - Soft Pretzels

Activity - Hanging out with friends

Place to Go - Disney World if it can be anywhere, but the Aquarium if in Atlanta

Game - Suspicion

Restaurant - Willy's

Animal - Otter

Most Thankful For - Friends and family

Goal for the year - Read the entire Bible, starting in January

Lily has so many great qualities.  She is such a loyal friend.  She is hilarious and clearly has inherited her father and grandfather's sense of humor.  She is inquisitive and you can see wheels turning in her head a lot.  She is naturally smart and enjoys learning.  I love listening to her play the piano or sing; she is very musically talented.  She is trustworthy and reliable.  Ryan and I are so crazy proud of her.  Here's to a great year!