Somehow another year has passed and we now have an 8-year-old daughter! Every year, we have had the privelege of watching Lily grow more and more into a young lady. Daddy and I are amazed with her maturity in handling responsibility. She has been given additional responsibilities (chores) at home, which she has taken on without complaint. She is always willing to help which this mom absolutely loves! :) She has grown in her faith and knowledge of God and is planning to be baptized on Dec. 14th! She has asked many complex questions about God and Daddy and I are amazed with the depth of knowledge she has at 8-years-old! We have been able to see Lily grow in her friendships and speak unashamedly with her friends about God and the joy He has brought to her life.
Lily has also developed a competitive streak, which we were able to witness through her Fall season of soccer. After deciding to take a break from dance, we were surprised to see how well she followed direction in playing her assigned position on the field! Lily also learned to ride a bike without training wheels and had her first full summer without a life jacket in the pool! As mentioned in my previous post, Lily does not have stage fright :). She loves performing and using her dramatic ability- something we have known she has had since birth!
Lily, we are so proud of you and look forward to many more exciting adventures to come in your 8th year! We love you so much!
NAME: Lily Mae
HEIGHT: 49"
BEST FRIENDS: Autumn, Chloe, Kayla, Lola, Lainee, Madison, Brooklynne
AGE: 8
SCHOOL: Blackburn Elementary
PETS: Kelsey
HOBBIES: art, music, reading
FAV THING TO DO IN SUMMER: go to California, go to the beach, stay at the beach house
FAV THING TO DO IN FALL: play in the leaves
FAV THING TO DO IN WINTER: play in the snow
SPECIAL SKILLS: learning to play soccer, adding three-digit numbers
WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP: Hairstylist
FAV SINGER: Jamie Grace
FAV SONG: Shake it Off- Taylor Swift
FAV COLOR: Pink and Turquoise
FAV FOOD: Banana Bread and Hashbrown Casserole
FAV DRINK: Sprite
FAV SUBJECT: Library
LEAST FAV SUBJECT: "I like it all!"
FAV TOY: Barbie dolls and stuffed animals
FAV BOOK: Ultimate Fairy Guide and Smile
FAV MOVIE: Frozen
FAV ANIMAL: Pony
FAV HOLIDAY: Christmas
FAV WEATHER: Summer
FAV CANDY: Chocolate
FAV T.V. SHOW: Shake it Up
FAV SPORTS: Soccer
FAV PHRASE: "Really?" (in a sarcastic Valley-Girl tone)- this one has lasted another year :)
SEVEN WORDS TO DESCRIBE LILY: Affectionate, Caring, Independent, Helpful, Leader, Sweet, Determined
