Sydney's Turns 9

 

Sydney, 

You are 9 years old! What a crazy year this has been.  You have been through so much this year - a pandemic, forced homeschooling, learning to wear a mask, keeping distance, learning about racism, learning about friends at school, and dealing with some pretty heavy topics. 

You have been this light in the darkness. You have blossomed so much. This year you have really increased in your ability to do chores and really lead. You are more independent, you have your own ideas and you have few but very special friends. 

You are learning to think critically and to see people around you as children of God. Your heart is tender and big towards others. You adore school and have loved 3rd grade - and you love Mrs. Dacola. You succeeded at remote learning and you loved doing the outdoor camp all summer. 

I love you Sydney. I love reading with you at night, I love that you love to read. I love that you love school and are learning your times table. 

Just a few days later you started your braces. 

I love you, sweet Sydney. Thank you for being my helper, my learner, and my peacemaker. 

Love, 

Mommy

Halloween + 2 birthdays

Racking leaves on a gorgeous day

Tyson's birthday lunch at Modern Market

London Potter :) 

Sydney Granger

Sydney's birthday! 

Outdoor movie time

Candy hunt

Cute school photos

We had such a fun Halloween. We celebrated Tyson's and Sydney's birthdays. We did a fun candy hunt with the Blakely's and Zandees and watched an outdoor movie. The weather was really great and we got to spend a lot of time outside. 

It was crazy, but we took the Halloween decor down and we put up all our Christmas decor on Sunday 11/01. It was early but man it makes us happy and with lots of work coming up - it was the best thing to do. 

This week is election night. We voted for Biden. But no matter the outcome, we will continue to move forward wth our goals and look for ways to set up our family to succeed. 

 

Family photos 2020