Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Driver's Permit for Grant

I made a DMV appointment for Grant two days after his birthday, so that meant he had to pass the test (online) before we went. He studied, and I helped quiz him, and he passed! Just had to do paperwork and get his photo. 

Last one to teach to drive! 



Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Grandma's 91st Birthday

I went with my mom to visit Grandma on her 91st birthday. Mom had made her favorite marionberry pie, and so we chatted and ate pie. Grandma was extra funny today. She can’t remember things even 20 seconds ago, but she still knows who I am and lights up when she sees me. And she tells me I look good. 😂 Glad I could celebrate with her today and hold up some of the ever-circular conversation. 😊



Grant's 15th Birthday

Grant had a big family pool party on the day of his birthday. There were lots of college kids and a few high schoolers--that's what happens when you're the youngest! We had pizza, salad, and watermelon, and he requested the yellow cake with lemon filling and chocolate frosting. This year it was a cool 75 degrees, very different from most years when it's super hot on his birthday. Made for a pleasant outdoor party. 

I didn't take many photos, but I did capture his most unique gift, a lasso from Maya. :-) She got it on her road trip to Michigan and was excited that it had been used by "real cowboys" and had "real cow poop" on it. Not sure what he's going to do with it, but it was funny.