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Our oldest baby turns 14 today!

Of course it's emotional for me every year when one of the girls turns a year older, and mostly I'm excited to see how they're maturing and growing. This past year in particular, though, Brynn has seemed to change so much...

We are so proud of the young woman she is becoming. She has so many goals and plans that she is making for herself. She has matured in so many positive ways.

The other night we were helping her register for high school next year. She's looking into getting her driver's permit and thinking about getting a part-time job.

I love getting to know the woman she is turning out to be. 

We hope and pray 14 is your best year yet, Brynnie! We love you so much.


Grandpa and Grandma Dietz took Brynn out for a birthday dinner at Porter Creek last night.




Dad offered to stop at McDonald's for a birthday lunch after church this morning.

I had just picked up some cake pops at Jen's Bakery to have a little birthday treat on her actual day today. This coming weekend we'll be officially celebrating Brynn's birthday by going back to Kohl's Resort again which we're all looking forward to. No downhill skiing this year, though, I guess. :-)





Happiest of birthdays, Brynnie! 

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theweckerlys said…
Yay, happy 14th, Brynn! I love her sweater in that first photo. Sounds like a fun birthday and more fun to come next weekend.
January 9, 2022 at 10:57 PM
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