Lily is 15!!!

Oh my goodness, Lily is 15 years old!  I can't believe it!  Her actual birthday was on the Monday school started back from Fall Break.  Monday's are actually pretty busy days for us, so she had her birthday dinner on Sunday.  She chose Tasty China which is always a good decision.

She had taken a drivers education class over Fall Break, so she was well prepared for her test on Wednesday.  She passed with flying colors!  She has never driven before this, but Ryan has taken her once since then.  She did well, and we're confident she'll be a great driver.

Even though Lily is in 9th grade, she has really connected and has amazing friends in 10th grade.  We invited all the girls over on Friday night, and we were thrilled they could all come.  What a great group of young ladies!

Lily asked Ryan to make smashburgers for dinner, so he used his new griddle for that.  We had bought a rainbow pop making kit from Williams Sonoma, so the girls made those for dessert.

They turned out really cute, and they were actually really tasty too.

They enjoyed talking and watching movies most of the night.  They eventually got to sleep all over our basement.  On Saturday morning, Ryan made pancakes and bacon on the griddle which was a wonderful way to start the day.  Being with her friends was a perfect way for Lily to celebrate.

Of course, I had to ask Lily the annual birthday questions to see what her favorites are these days.

Color - Pink

Movie - Little Women

TV Show - Gilmore Girls

Book - The Hunger Games trilogy because that started her love of dystopian novels

Drink - Cherry Coke

Food - Soft Pretzels

Friend - Mary Preston Harvey

Bible Verse - 1 Peter 3:3-4

School Subject - Bible with Ms Colvin

Activity - Volleyball

Place to Go - Braves Games

Game to Play - Hues and Cues

Restaurant - Chick-fil-a

Animal - Otter

Memory from the last year - Camp Highland with Upper School

Most Thankful For - Her friends

Goal this year - To be a good driver

Ryan and I are so proud of Lily.  She continues to amaze us, and we truly love spending time with her.  She loves the Lord and seeks to live a life that honors Him.  She has so many great qualities, but some of our favorites are that she is loyal, witty, smart, and responsible.  She works hard and is willing to help others learn and do their best.  She is a voracious reader.  She is great at making conversation with others.  She makes beautiful music on the piano which fills our whole home with joy.  She's someone you want to be around.  We love this young woman so much, and we thank God that she is our daughter.