Happy Sweet 16 Olivia!

I've got to tell you that this one is hard to believe for your mom and me.  Just a couple weeks ago we were looking at old videos from Ecuador and the thought that our little Squirrel is 16,  is just mind blowing.   From the day we brought you home from the hospital, you have blessed us with smiles and laughter.  You are an amazing friend to those around you and still know how to make people laugh.  We could not be prouder of the woman you are becoming and it fills us with excitement to think of what's yet to come.  You have weathered a difficult season of change with grace and a willingness to deal with the tough stuff that has made you a better and more humble follower of Christ.  You are a beautiful reminder of the richest blessings in our lives.

What is your favorite activity? 
basketball

What is your favorite color? 
yellow

What is your favorite "toy?"
ukulele

Who are your best friends? 
too many to count


What do you want to be when you grow up? 
missionary teacher


What does Dad do all day? 
work


What does Mom do all day? 
work

What do you do all day? 
school

What are your favorite books? 
 the light we cannot see


What are your favorite movies? 
the dark knight


What are your favorite foods? 
empanadas

What makes you happy? 
when I can make someone happy


What makes you sad? 
when other people are sad


What makes you mad? 
when teachers don't do their job


What do you like to do with Dad? 
laugh


What do you like to do with Mom? 
bake and watch project runway


Highlights of 2019 
getting to know different people


Hardest Thing this Year 
dealing with high schoolers


Favorite Memory 
winning championship with my team


Looking forward to 2020 
basketball


Want to get better at 
being happy/ controlling controllables


Goals for 2020
have more fun