Kari's birthday

Kari turned 15 on December 17th and immediately went to take her driver's permit test that same day. Grandma A. took her to the DMV since Joel had a school basketball game, and I had told Kari she would have to wait. Grandma saved the day and made Kari one happy girl. She celebrated her birthday with her friends here at our house, just hanging out, eating pizza and brownies and ice cream.

Greg is the primary driving teacher, but I have driven with Kari a few times. The first time was a heart-pounding experience. It was her first time driving the van, and we were both nervous. It was a short drive, though, and we made it! Phew! After that I bought magnets that say "Please Be Patient. Student Driver," and just knowing that others will know we have a new driver at the wheel makes me feel better about the whole thing. She likes driving!