Your 2 birthday gatherings to celebrate your 10th birthday reflected you perfectly - one on the farm with walks in the creek, time with our cows and silly minute-to-win-it games and one at the mall with shopping, Starbucks and dinner. You are a young lady that enjoys many things and has many friends. We all enjoyed getting special time with you and your friends - a group from school and a group from church and your prior school.
You have such a gift of bringing people together and connecting others that may not normally be friends. You've unified your class and have no patience for girl drama (thank goodness).
You bring a lot of jazz, joy, creativity and some slight-drama to the family. You are a young lady that knows what you want and is persistent to get it, whether it's something you want to do or something you "need." We've decided you would do well on the debate team and that advocacy and fighting for justice are in your future.
Your favorite things to do range from exploring the land and riding 4-wheelers to painting your nails, reading books (especially biographies) and creating art. You love fashion and creating forts and would probably fit in just about anywhere. You have really enjoyed returning to dance this year taking ballet and jazz, and you have really gotten quite good. We are really proud of you. Daddy enjoys picking you up on Mondays after dance and having special one-on-one time with you to hear about your day.
You are also incredibly smart and continue to thrive in school. I don't even know what reading level you are on, but it is high. You are currently reading the juvenile version of Unbroken and recently finished the Diary of Anne Frank and Little Women (for the umpteenth time). You are taking 5th grade math as a 4th grader, and I can't wait to see all that you accomplish as a student both academically and as a leader.
In the family, you continue to operate as the first-born child and lead your brothers and sister (whether they like it or not). Benaiah adores you and loves to be held by you. You are so patient and tender with him and are rarely irritated. I'm so thankful for your help.
It's been such a treat to begin to have in-depth conversations with you about faith and the world. I love your inquisitive mind, and I encourage you to investigate, keep reading and keep asking questions.
Mary-Michael, we think you're great, and we love being your parents even as you challenge, push and lead.
Love,
Momma and Daddy
Here are some pictures from the birthday celebrations.
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