Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Maya Turns 13

 

We as parents have a lot to celebrate with Maya this year.  This year is not only the year she officially becomes a TEENAGER, but this year is her GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!  Of course with being a teenager comes a lot of stressors, both as parents and as a kid.  More responsibility at school, more stressors in life, more life lessons to learn.  As a parent, we get to learn how to start letting go, how to push and when to let up, and how to handle the hormonal outbursts.  But it also comes with a lot of positives.  Maya is responsible, trustworthy, she can help out more around the house, and she is starting to become her own person.  For instance, for the first time ever, parts of this "interview" were done through text message due to our insanely crazy, hectic schedule!  Regardless, I don't think Sarah or I would have it any other way!  Cheers to 13!

Maya's Previous Birthday Interviews
  1. FAVORITE COLOR?  Purple
  2. FAVORITE TOY?  Hip & Hop
  3. FAVORITE CHARACTER?  Bugs Bunny
  4. FAVORITE SUPERHERO?  Superman
  5. FAVORITE FRUIT?  Cantaloupe
  6. FAVORITE VEGETABLE?  Sweet Peppers
  7. FAVORITE BREAKFAST? Egg Sandwich
  8. FAVORITE CEREAL?  Mini Wheats
  9. FAVORITE LUNCH? Cheese, Crackers, and Salami
  10. FAVORITE DINNER?  Smoked Ribs
  11. FAVORITE DRINK?  Bubbl'r
  12. FAVORITE SNACK?  Chips
  13. FAVORITE DESSERT? Ice Cream
  14. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?  Culvers
  15. FAVORITE TV SHOW?  Fuller House
  16. FAVORITE MOVIE?  Top Gun: Maverick
  17. FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS?  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
  18. FAVORITE SONG? The Champion - Carrie Underwood
  19.  FAVORITE SINGER/BAND?  Zac Brown Band
  20.  FAVORITE BOOK?  Rising Above
  21. FAVORITE BOOK SERIES?  The VanderBeekers
  22. FAVORITE OUTFIT?  Lululemon
  23. FAVORITE GAME?  Catan
  24. FAVORITE SPORT?  Basketball & Volleyball
  25. FAVORITE ANIMAL?  Dog
  26. FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? Bucks
  27. FAVORITE THING TO DO? Play sports
  28. FAVORITE SUBJECT?  Math
  29. FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMAL?  Hip & Hop
  30. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Friday
  31. FAVORITE MONTH?  October
  32. FAVORITE SEASON? Fall
  33. FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Christmas
  34. FAVORITE THING MOMMY DOES?  Takes us fun places
  35. FAVORITE THING DADDY DOES?  Coach sports with me
  36. FAVORITE VACATION?  Disney World
  37. FAVORITE MEMORY?  Winning State Basketball Tournament
  38. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?  Graecyn/Vada
  39. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY WITH?  Vada or Graecyn
  40. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?  Playing sports
  41. WHAT SCARES YOU? Snakes 
  42. WHAT MAKES YOU SAD?  Failing
  43. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR? To be better basketball player
  44. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Florida
  45. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?  New house
  46. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GOOD AT?  Sports
  47. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Doctor
  48. DISLIKES?  Snakes
  49. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOU DO THIS YEAR?  Have a successful sports season
  50. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?  Smart and responsible