Happy 10th Birthday Bethany!!


Happy 10th Birthday Bethany!!


  • You are almost 53 inches tall.
  • You took gymnastics in the fall but traded it for ukulele lessons in the spring. Not to worry, you still do a lot of gymnastics moves around our house!
  • You just had your last lesson of ukulele. Even though you loved it and learned a lot, you want to be in Odyssey in the fall and don't have time for both, 
  • You played soccer for the whole year. In the fall and spring you played on undefeated teams. You're having a problem with the growth plate in your heel (sever's disease) which has put you on the injured list for the summer soccer season but we're hoping you'll be back to full speed in the fall.
  • You made all As in school and were awarded student of the month in the second quarter. 
  • Your teacher was Mrs. Therrien and you thought she was funny and a great teacher!

  • You like legos, art, science, magic tricks, and watching youtube videos.
  • You love to go to church and Awana.
  • You want to be a children's minister, engineer, teacher, babysitter, and a Mom when you grow up.
  • We went to Disney again this year and you love the roller coasters! We no longer care much about meeting characters and prefer to ride as many rides as we can! You also loved Animal Kingdom- you could have stayed in the petting zoo all day.

  • You love to be outside.  Whether it's hiking, playing in our backyard, soccer, biking, or swimming, you love it all!
  • You got a slack line with obstacles just like the TV show American Ninja Warrior and you love to use that and set up your own course. 

  • You saw real snow falling from the sky for the first time this year on our spring break trip to Williamsburg. It was really exciting!!

  • You like to read thrill books like Cryptid Hunters and City of Embers.
  • You like to watch Star Wars, Full House, Odd Squad, Annedroids, and American Ninja Warrior.
  • You and I went with Gramma to see a stage production of Annie in Orlando this summer and that was a lot of fun!
  • Your favorite subjects are math and science.
  • Nana took you and Caleb to see Cinderella at the civic center and you really liked it.
  • You had an AmericanNinja Warrior birthday party.
  • You and Caleb tried out and made it into the school talent show. Your magic show was amazing!!
  • You were in Little Mermaid Jr. this summer as a jellyfish, sailor, chef #2, and a dancing flamingo! We were so proud of you!!

  • You are very kind hearted and love to help others. You get really upset when people are mean to other people. Our friend Mrs. Traci called you a champion for the underdog! You are not afraid to stand up to people if you think they are being unkind to someone else.
  • Your favorite foods are pizza, spaghetti, chicken, smoothies, watermelon, salad, and candy.
  • You won $1000 in a school raffle where you paid $10 for one ticket! You are choosing to spend some of your money on a two night stay in a beach condo with three of your best friends. 
  • This year we traveled to Orlando, Lakeland, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Myrtle Beach, and Williamsburg. 
What an exciting year you had! We had so many adventures!
It wasn't always easy navigating the changing social structure of fourth grade but you did it with kindness and a brave heart and came out stronger and with some really awesome friends! You have a super big heart and are passionate about doing your best and loving others well. You are a bright light in our family and we are so thankful you are our daughter. We love you sweet Bethany Grace!!















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