Christmas at Aunt Bev's

Miranda is so fashionable! Black fingernail polish, a scarf around her neck at all times. She likes to sit next to Grandma and has always had a special relationship with her.

Miranda Baptized

Out of the blue, she says to me, "Mom, I want to get baptized. Mikaela and I have been talking about it since August. And it has NOTHING to do with the car accident." She had been rear ended and hit her head on the seat in front (she was traveling with another family. Three days later, on the way home from swim team in the dark, Dad hits a deer. Miranda's seatbelt wasn't fastened and she flew from the very back seat and hit the dashboard. She told her dad, "I could have died tonight." So, certainly these were wake-up calls, but she had been considering her decision for a while. Mom and Dad couldn't be happier. Spent the afternoon at Olive Garden to celebrate. Brianna, another mutual friend, joined the girls.

Important phone call!!

Miranda: Mom, why didn't you call me back after I called you at work?Patti: Honey, I was busy,.

Miranda: But Mom, it was IMPORTANT!

Patti: Miranda, I was sending a patient to ICU. THAT was important.

Miranda: But Mom, I wanted to talk to you about going to the mall.

Miranda the athlete!

Yea to Miranda who broke the school record for her 100 Fly and 200 IM at the high school swim meet today....and I had to work :-( (Patti from Facebook posting)

Broke the 500 free

SHE DID IT!! SHE DID IT!! Miranda broke the 500 Free record for her school and dropped about 8 seconds off her time!! Mama is so proud!!

Miranda at Lincoln City

We had the chance to spend three sunny days in September celebrating Grandma's, Bryce's, Sarah's and Miranda's birthdays.

Miranda and Kristen in Edmonds

Miranda and Grandma at Lincoln City

In Lincoln City to celebrate Grandma's 87th birthday.

Miranda at Edmonds Beach

Had to pay her $5 for this picture....what is the world coming to????

She brought Sarah Wahl and Bronte with her and they spent a couple hours doing the shops in downtown Edmonds, had lunch and then swam in the water. Even tried to climb down to the water by the pilings under the ferry dock...had to call them back!

Beautiful day!

Celebrating Brent and Jan's Birthday at Grandma's

Miranda and Grandma....love this picture. And shopping for a belt (found 2 at $5 each!). And resting on her favorite pillow!

Bainbridge Track Meet

Miranda running the 800!

Miranda at AWANA award night

Miranda finished book 6 and her second year as LIT. I think next year she will leave AWANA and attend youth group with our church. I don't think I can fit any more awards in the cabinet...her's just keep getting bigger and bigger!!

At the swim team car wash

Notice that the older kids found time to goof off...the little ones worked REALLY hard!

Miranda at first track meet this year

She has jumped 13 feet in practice...today she made 11'7"...not her best, but it was really cold and rainy that day. Hard to stay warmed up!

Essential Teen skills:

internet shopping while texting four friends!

Miranda, track star

She jumped 11'8" in long jump today...pretty good for a 4'9" kid...her best jumps last year were about 8 feet something. She hopes to break the school record for the 400 meter this year...came within one second of it last year. We bought her special shoes ($64) for track to support her arch and help with her pronation. Thinking we'll need to take her to PT for special exercises...her arches hurt when she runs.

Miranda at Grandma's

She just keeps getting more beautiful, more grown-up every day!

Mom has to Brag!

Miranda earned 250 points on a 240 point classroom based assessment. She got extra points for writing that was easy to read and arguing her position logically in her 12 paragraph assignment. Way to go!

Trying on ball gowns!

Out with the girls at the mall trying on gowns. Oh my! I'm not ready for this!!

Valentine's Day Dance dress

Miranda's dress from Penny's....worn to the school Valentine's Day dance. She was asked by a boy to go with him, but she told Silas no...because he's 6'3" and she said, "Mom, I'm 4'9"...we'd look ridiculous!" And, mom doesn't let her date yet!

Chinese New Year, Seattle International district

Here are the girls in order:

Miranda Hoffer Jennifer Faulkner Sidney Hickey Sarah Hoffer Olivia Hickey