Johannah has reached a new high: birthday SEASON!
While Johannah's birthday was technically on Saturday, it really stretched over four days, and she loved every minute of it!
Friday, September 14
6:15 a.m.: Arrive at Seminary to fantastic teachers who have the day planned around her. Sing favorite hymn (aka goofiest hymn that makes her laugh which is why she picked it in the first place). Play Book of Mormon "duck, duck, goose", her supposed favorite activity. Laugh A LOT!
9 a.m.: Hear Master Singers sing "Happy Birthday To You" to her
Have friends wish her "happy birthday" throughout the day
3:15: Get picked up from school and head to the nail salon to get pedicures with Mommy and Glo.
5:00: Meet Ethan at home (he drove up from American!), head out to Five Guys (her favorite hamburger joint), and watch two separate movies at home that night (she picked Rat Race and True Grit).
Saturday, September 15
9 a.m.: Head to Cracker Barrel for blueberry pancakes before Ethan has to leave for DC
Notice the birthday candle? |
1 p.m.: Arrive at DMV for driver's permit test. Pass with flying colors. Drive 20 minutes home. Yes, Johannah drove!
Larisa still loves her Volvo, and Johannah does now too! |
3:30: Leave for Stake Youth Activity in Altoona. Be the awesomest girl ever and volunteer to drive the entire way. Navigate I-99 and curvy backroads LIKE A CHAMP!! An hour later, arrive at activity.
Ready to play! |
Have fun at outdoor, sporting activity. Wash face, and change into nice clothes afterwards.
7:00: Head out on a date with COLLIN HOEFT!!!
7:00: Head out on a date with COLLIN HOEFT!!!
The next four hours: mini-golf, ice cream and roller-skating!
11:00: Arrive home, happiest girl in the world :-)
Sunday, September 16
8:00 a.m. Open gifts and blow out candles on birthday cake. Cry over Collin's gift, and proclaim this the best birthday ever.
Admire gifts for the next hour: Nerf gun (from Glo) to be used at the next combined youth activity, new viola shoulder rest, viola stickers for viola case, giant bag of Twizzlers, Garmin Forerunner GPS watch (for training for the 1/2 marathon), marathon t-shirts from Daddy, and Collin's gifts (see post below)
3:15: talk to the Young Men about respecting women. Feel proud afterwards.
4:30: open the door to find Sister Kreiner, bearing a birthday gift and FUDGE! Cutest purse EVER from Becca and Jackie.
Monday, September 17
Can't wait for fun gifts that friends said they were bringing to school!
What a happy birthday season, Johannah is such a great girl and daughter, she deserves it!! Happy Birthday (not Burpday) Hanni.
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