So our Susanna turned seventeen recently. I think she had a good birthday even though we had to celebrate in parts because of Scott's travel and Susanna's schedule.
Here are ten things to know about Susanna:
1. She is very responsible. If Susanna is given a job to do, she will do it completely and she will do it well. She is definitely my best cleaner, by far.
2. She is a good cook. She is assigned to make dinner once a week and she does a good job. When she's ready to serve, be ready to eat!
3. She works hard in school. She always gets good grades and I never have to remind her about getting her homework done.
4. She works hard on the violin. She started the violin when she was about 9 and has made a lot of progress in the last 7-8 years studying with about 6 different teachers. The current goal is 7.5 hours a week which can be challenging with her schedule. I won't say practicing is her favorite thing to do but she usually gets it done. It has really helped her to have one period at school for practicing this year.
5. She also works hard on the high school cross country team. She runs 35-40 miles a week with the varsity girls and is gearing up for a trip to Arizona in a few weeks for a big regional race.
6. She has been giving a lot of service lately to our next-door neighbors. They have two small children and she has been babysitting them a lot. She is trying to earn her honor bee for church which is 40 hours of service after her Personal Progress award is earned. She is also helping an older woman in our neighborhood write her personal history.
7. She keeps her room clean! I appreciate this more because some of my children have kept their rooms cleaner than others...
8. She works hard to earn money. During the mowing season (April-October), she had about 4-5 lawns to mow and trim most weeks. During the summer she also did some work for her dad in our basement in his Science Surplus business. She pays for most of her activities with the money she earns.
9. She's independent. This is a good quality in a child that will be graduating from high school in 1.5 years. I have no doubt that she will be ready to go on to college, live on her own, support herself, and do just fine.
10. She is a loyal friend. Susanna hangs on to friendships when the friend is far away or close by. She is a good friend to have.
We're thankful to have Susanna in our family!
Here are ten things to know about Susanna:
1. She is very responsible. If Susanna is given a job to do, she will do it completely and she will do it well. She is definitely my best cleaner, by far.
2. She is a good cook. She is assigned to make dinner once a week and she does a good job. When she's ready to serve, be ready to eat!
3. She works hard in school. She always gets good grades and I never have to remind her about getting her homework done.
4. She works hard on the violin. She started the violin when she was about 9 and has made a lot of progress in the last 7-8 years studying with about 6 different teachers. The current goal is 7.5 hours a week which can be challenging with her schedule. I won't say practicing is her favorite thing to do but she usually gets it done. It has really helped her to have one period at school for practicing this year.
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| This is a year ago with the school orchestra. She chose to be in Acappella Choir this year instead of orchestra. |
5. She also works hard on the high school cross country team. She runs 35-40 miles a week with the varsity girls and is gearing up for a trip to Arizona in a few weeks for a big regional race.
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| At state, Oct. 2017. |
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| State, Oct. 1017 |
6. She has been giving a lot of service lately to our next-door neighbors. They have two small children and she has been babysitting them a lot. She is trying to earn her honor bee for church which is 40 hours of service after her Personal Progress award is earned. She is also helping an older woman in our neighborhood write her personal history.
7. She keeps her room clean! I appreciate this more because some of my children have kept their rooms cleaner than others...
8. She works hard to earn money. During the mowing season (April-October), she had about 4-5 lawns to mow and trim most weeks. During the summer she also did some work for her dad in our basement in his Science Surplus business. She pays for most of her activities with the money she earns.
9. She's independent. This is a good quality in a child that will be graduating from high school in 1.5 years. I have no doubt that she will be ready to go on to college, live on her own, support herself, and do just fine.
10. She is a loyal friend. Susanna hangs on to friendships when the friend is far away or close by. She is a good friend to have.
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| With friend Kate from pageant |
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| With her long-time friend from Orem, Jeanette. |
We're thankful to have Susanna in our family!
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