Saturday, December 30, 2023

The teen years: WHAT?!?

Dear Maya, 

I can't believe you're a teenager now! We're so proud of how well you're adjusting to junior high and growing up in general, and how you are so unapologetically YOU while also being kind and thoughtful. You're just such an awesome kid and we're so glad we get to be along for the ride!

Today we had a family gathering at Grandma and Papa Stan's house to celebrate you. Mommy took fewer photos than ever for a birthday party, but we sure had a great time. Baba made sushi and Japanese style pork cutlets and veggie fritters. You made lots of colorful origami cranes, dragons, and butterflies to hang and top the cupcakes with. And our sweet family all gathered together to love on you and give you so many perfect presents. It was beautiful!









And now some photos from over the last year:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October


And here are the answers to your yearly interview questions:

Favorite toy: Silverscales the dragon 

Favorite game: Okami

Favorite thing to do inside: Nintendo with Emi 

Favorite thing to do outside: climb trees during summer camp

Favorite place to go: home 

Favorite book: Wings of Fire 

Favorite TV show: Pokemon

Favorite movie: Totoro

Favorite song: Zelda songs

Favorite animal: dragons and tigers

Favorite breakfast: scrambled eggs and bacon

Favorite lunch: sushi

Favorite dinner: dumplings

Favorite fruit: apples and citrus fruits

Favorite vegetable: carrots

Favorite drink: Japanese-style milkshake

Best friend: Juliette, Evelyn, Hudson, Megan

Biggest fear: being alone

When you grow up you want to be: a gamer

Things you take to bed: Silverscales


Well, good night, sweet teenager! We love you so much!




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