Hello Summer!

It was a bittersweet day...the last day of 8th grade, the last day of middle school. 

I always hate to leave a school, but I'm excited to make some high school memories!

Cooking with a Friend

During the sleepover, Katie and Leena made chocolate chip cookies together. It was her first time making cookies without an adult. They did such a good job and even offered to clean up.

Our cookies were delicious!

A Sleepover

Katie loves to have sleepovers with her friends. It was a night full of laughter, cooking, and movies!

Leena is always fun to be around!

The Bus Ride

Friends always make a bus ride more fun!

I feel lucky to be surrounded with the friends I have!

Katie's "Gotcha Day" - 14th Anniversary

Time is going so fast! I can't believe it has been fourteen years since Katie was placed in my arms in front of the hotel elevator. Even though fourteen years have passed, I still have such clear memories of that day. It has been a good fourteen years!

Another Watercolor Piece

Katie decided to get creative on another late evening. I woke up to another watercolor picture. It amazes me because she hasn't used watercolors since she was around 7 years old. She has practiced her drawing and coloring skills, but not so much painting skills. When I use watercolors, my painting looks nothing like hers!

I decided to draw one of my favorite fruits.

Happy Easter, 2025!

Katie's Easter basket had some of her favorites this year!

I love Lindor milk chocolate bunnies,...

...small stuffed animals, and...

...Only Murders in the Building!