We mixed heavy radiologist conversations with celebrations of milestones and quiet snow days. It is all a gift, it is all grace.
January 24
My niece Juliet was turning 21 and Amy gathered the family and made a special evening to celebrate her.
I was out shoveling the dusting of snow we'd gotten and the morning sky was so pretty (not translated in this photo).
The morning light, air, quiet, walk, talk with my Creator...perspective adjusting, life-giving.
Speaking of adulting, Avery and I joined a two-hour Zoom class to wrap up her requirements to get her license. I think Connecticut has some good laws in place for young drivers.
Sweet brother, adjusting the air pressure his the car his sister was going to use to take her driving road test.
AVERY GOT HER LICENSE!! A near perfect score. So happy for her to be taking this next step to independence. And I was so grateful that I got to be there. We stopped for lunch at Chick-fil-A, because nothing says celebration like hot waffle fries.
She dropped me off at the office and then drove away, all on her own for the very first time. I captured it on video (because I'm the mom) and Sarah captured me.
That evening I left work and my car wasn't there...we have a few logistics still to figure out. :)
We got to stay tucked in all day as the snow came down and the wind blew outside. We played games, watched two family movies, ate popcorn and drank more than one pot of coffee, started a new puzzle, made cookies and french bread and ate fondue for dinner.
The next day was dig out time at all the properties. For the first time, we had our driveway plowed...it was sooo nice to have much of the snow cleared.
These two had football going on the TV and soccer on the computer. I love hearing their commentary to each other (and mostly to the people behind the screen 🤣
So exciting to have a new driver in the house! We’re just a couple months away from that ourselves. Such a life skill that’s important to take seriously and celebrate, which it sure looks like you did!
ReplyDeleteAvery with a license is mind-blowing!
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