Brenna Joy is 12 today!
She had a bit of an unusual birthday. There was not school, (insert happy dance here!) But, there was track practice in the evening. Track practice made a full-fledged family party impossible. So, we spend the day celebrating separately instead!
Mataya and I took Brenna shopping and for coffee.
I really enjoyed the time with her. She was chatty and fun!
After shopping, I dropped her off at her favorite restaurant "Kobe's" for sushi with her dad.
(Dad's always get all the credit! He even made her story on snapchat. Ha!)
After lunch, Brenna spent some time with Sharlene.
Next we met Aunt Emily, Adrianna, and Alexa for ice cream.
After track practice, Grandma Donna picked her up. They went out to supper with Grandpa Scott. Then the girls went shopping.
In between, Brenna received cards and texts from all her other favorites!
Though it was odd to not have a family gathering, I think Brenna had a nice birthday. And her party will happen! Friday she has invited a group of friends out to make hotdogs and s'mores, play basketbal, badmitten, and beanbags, and jump on the trampoline. Pictures of the main event will follow!
Brenna girl,
I plan to thoroughly enjoy this year. Next year you will officially be a teenager! Yikes! And although I truly look forward to your teen years, I plan to savor this last year.
In the year to come, I expect you to grow like crazy! Your sisters and I all had our largest growth spurts between 6th and 7th grade. It will be exciting to see just how tall you become. It will also be exciting to see how your interests grow and change. You are currently checking out many sports, band, and choir. Mom thinks art classes should join that mix! You are a multi-talented girl, and I look forward to seeing in which of your talents you invest most.
At 12, you dream of being an architect.
You are an incredible student.
Math may be your best subject.
You are learning to play the flute. . . very well.
You tried volleyball and track this school year.
You have an amazing eye for color and arrangement.
You bake delicious treats.
You decorate cupcakes like a boss.
You have many friends and totally enjoy time with them.
You have a boy you call your boyfriend, whether or not mom likes it!
You are kind and thoughtful.
You like to help in tangible ways like scrubbing floors or unloading the dishwasher.
Your room vacillates between very neat and very messy!
You like time alone in your room, a lot.
You tend to be more private and quiet than some of your siblings.
You like bright colors.
You whistle when you are happy and when you are pensive.
You are very independent. I never have to check up on your homework, but I do have to check up on dates and times for things I should be at! Yousometimes forget to relay messages for things like concerts, games, and practices!
You never say an unkind word to another person. Never.
You, Brenna Joy, are perfectly named. You bring joy and peace to all who surround you. I am so proud of the young woman you are growing into. And I am so very, very, very thankful that God chose me to be your mom.
Happy, Happy Birthday,
Love your second favorite parent,
AKA Mom
(LOL)
