Grandma Linda crocheted Sophie 2 afghans with the Young Women's colors for her birthday. Sophie likes them both. Twelve years old is such a milestone birthday. Sophie falls into a gap between ages of the girls in our ward, but the older girls have made her feel very welcome and she's enjoying the activities already.
Sophie got a new haircut with bangs this week. She took along a picture she drew so the stylist would know how long she wanted the bangs to be. The stylist did a good job of copying the drawing, even slipping clips into her hair to match.
This week marked the end of cross-country with the district championships. We left our small town and drove out to an absolutely tiny town in the middle of nowhere. We did enjoy the beautiful fall color as we drove through the countryside to the meet. Sophie had a great race. Her school won 2nd place for the girls and 3rd place for the boys. Sophie will miss the 8th graders, running with her friends and making treats now that cross-country is over, but she's looking forward to having more free time after school.
Here are two of Sophie's faithful fans. Abe mostly liked playing with his friend, Tate, at the meets. Helen liked watching the runners and cheering them on. Gibson was just along for the ride.
This may be the most beautiful fall we've had. We may say that every year. Earlier this week we noticed one bright red leaf on our vine maple tree.
Becky has been reading Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer L. Holm to the kids at bedtime. It's a pioneer story, a genre we like, but a little more intense than the Little House books. We love the Finnish connection, too. May Amelia is enormously likeable, but better suited for kids 8 and up. Becky hadn't read it before and sometimes she has to edit on the fly while reading.
6 comments:
12 years old! What a beautiful young woman! I can't believe how long her hair is getting. I just love your family.
The first bit of school has zoomed by. It seems like the cross-country season just started. We are proud of Sophie for finishing the season.
I love the bangs and I love the afghan. I have always been so impressed with Sophie's maturity and general character.
The tiny section of red on the tree was neat. It is so beautiful here this time of year.
We are so excited to have Sophie in YW! She is such a great girl! I look forward to getting to know her even better.
Wow! Really only four years until Sophie is driving?!?! That puts things in perspective! Sorry for the delayed birthday gift Sophie...it's on its way.
She is a beautiful young lady. I hope my Mary is just as kind and helpful as she is. That oldest child is such a huge example.
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