Just when I was thinking I haven't had any noteworthy events to blog about lately, my daughter comes to the rescue! She turned 15 on September 7th, passed her permit test the first time and has been driving with me for about a week now, noticeably improving each time. Last night she drove home from my office (less than a mile from home) and as she approached our house, she noted that Larry's suv was in the driveway, making her a bit nervous about pulling in and getting too close to it. That part went ok, but then....
we had a slight "mix up" with stopping! It happened so fast that we still aren't really sure why she didn't hit the brakes and we were both (and still are) a bit shocked. Emily called within minutes of realizing that something had happened and as soon as I told her, she was just laughing and laughing! At first, I said, I'm glad you think it's funny cause I don't but actually she immediately made me feel better and put things in perspective. No one was hurt and as they say "things" can always be repaired or replaced. She then reminded me that in just a few weeks, we will have Brett driving as well!! Thanks Em!
Peyton Marie, my cheerleader! She is the most adorable little thing in this uniform and in general, but yes, I am her Mom!! I so admire her motivation and determination to get into competitive cheerleading beginning with teaching herself to do a cartwheel, a move I sadly admit I never mastered!! Here are a few pictures from her first school cheer performance.....
