Twelve

It's a cliche, but we blinked and Emily turned twelve.  She's had a terrific year - of school, sports and friends.  Her transition to the rigor of middle school was seamless and she has really enjoyed all of her teachers and everything she's learned this year.  She had a great year of sports - a great cross country season, a surprising basketball season and a fun spring lacrosse season.  Soccer remains her primary focus and she's happily played in eight soccer tournaments since her last birthday.  She loves all of her friends, especially her soccer carpool besties!  Most importantly, her goofball personality has flourished - she laughs all the time and loves to tell awful jokes; her one liners and facial expressions keep us all in stitches.
Happy birthday to our sweet Emily!  We are so happy to be on this wonderful ride with you!