Kaylee's 17th Birthday

 

It's hard to believe that Kaylee is 17 years old. Trevor always likes to reenact the touchdown pose with him holding Kaylee, but this year he had to bust out a ladder. Too funny! We celebrated with her favorite meal: penne pasta with Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes and her favorite cake, banana bread cake with chocolate chips and peanut butter frosting. We also celebrated with the Shannon's by going out to dinner at Kaylee's new favorite restaurant Sushi Yama. Kaylee also invited a few friends out to dinner to celebrate with them, apparently that's how teens celebrate these days. Parents pay for them to go out to dinner with their friends vs having a party. Whatever works!

Kaylee is a sweet girl and a super hard worker. She is solid in her faith and makes good choices. She was chosen to be a part of a leadership retreat that happened last weekend at our church. It was an honor to be selected and means they view her as a leader. She volunteers with the kids at church on Sunday mornings. She also enjoys babysitting when she has time. She is great with kids, but has no desire to be a teacher. 

Kaylee still enjoys basketball and is excited to play for JHS this season. She also enjoys playing with the Jupiter Jaguars club team in the off season. She loves sports and enjoys watching them on TV with Trevor, especially the Iowa Women's and Mens' Basketball Teams. She also watches Iowa Football with Trevor, along with super hero shows, which makes him proud. 

She has been super challenged this school year by her AP Chemistry class, which has kicked her butt. She has never struggled in a class before, so this is a first for her. We've even hired her a tutor. I guess she now knows she doesn't want to be a pharmacist! 

Kaylee loves to travel and explore new places. She enjoys trying new foods and is a brave eater. The only foods she consistently won't eat are tomatoes, corn and pineapple. She's very consistent. Kaylee loves to bake and makes us yummy treats. 

Kaylee is a friend to everyone and is good at making others comfortable with her smile and quiet, consistent demeanor. She is still close to her friends back in Iowa, especially Brittney Comer and Lily Ford. Her friends here are Ella Boncimino, Annika Espenship and Rebekah Collins. 

We love Kaylee so much and know she will accomplish whatever she sets her mind to. We're very proud of her!