Willow was excited to make her own ice cream cake for her birthday this year. She learned from doing Owen's and used a round pan for hers. It was even topped with caramel drizzle and cookie dough chunks!
Willow is looking a lot happier than our azalea bush!!
She's passed me in height and is creeping up on Gramps!
Willow picked her "non drama" friends to celebrate her birthday with. They went to Bubblecake, painted pottery, then ate dinner at Red Robin. It was sweet to hear them laugh and enjoy being together!
We celebrated Willow's birthday with family too! There was a carnival in town, so they checked that out before dinner.
July well-visit stats:
Weight: 143 (89%ile)
Height: 5' 7.75" (96%ile)
BMI: 21 (75%ile)
Here are her 20 questions:
What is your favorite color? silver
What is your favorite activity? basketball
What is your favorite fruit? strawberries
What is your favorite TV show? Outer Banks
What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch? pistachios
What is your favorite type of clothes? jeans
What is your favorite game to play? Ticket to Ride
What is your favorite snack? Flipsides
What is your favorite animal? fennec fox
What is your favorite song? all of them
What is your favorite book? Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Unwanteds, Brother Bear Chronicles
Who is your best friend? Helena
What is your favorite cereal? Cheerios
What is your favorite thing to do outside? soccer
What is your favorite drink? milk
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
What do you take to bed at night? blankie, bear, water
What is your favorite thing to eat at breakfast? bagel with butter
What did you have for dinner on your birthday? Pok-E Joes
What job do you want to have when you're older? baker
Willow has had quite a year! She's learned a lot about leadership, conflict, and boys and has come out stronger because of it. She's continued to do well in school, especially enjoying choir. She's got more confidence than I've ever had and I admire that about her. After school she usually stays in her room until dinner but then enjoys staying with us for games the rest of the evening (aka "Forced Family Fun" time). She enjoys listening to music and singing in the shower. She continues to enjoy the Radish Kids box that she gets in the mail each month from the Caldwells that includes a recipe for a main dish, side dish, and dessert. She's more inclined to try new things that she's made. She enjoys when her friend Helena comes over to bake. Willow continues to be an avid reader. She's always got a book beside her at breakfast and enjoys reading before bed. Her looooooong showers have prohibited her from having much, if any, reading time with us at night though. She's started sleeping in on weekends, often being woken up by 9:30 so she doesn't waste her day away. It's been sweet to watch her develop into her own unique self. She's a gem!
Teenagers and their phones....sigh...
