Harper Turns 9

Well, if me posting this over a week after Harper's actual birthday isn't a stereotypical "third child" type of action, then I don't know what is.  But nonetheless, here we are, March 21st, and I finally have gotten around to posting Harper's 9th birthday questionnaire.  I can give many excuses as to why this hasn't gotten posted until now and frankly some of them would be because of Harper and her activities.  Regardless, Harper is now 9 and finding her true passions and talents.  It's fun watching your children grow and learn and find what they enjoy and finally seeing how hard work and practice pay off down the road.  So without further ado, enjoy Harper's interview, which for the record was completed only 3 days following her birthday....

• Harper Turns 8
  
• Harper Turns 7
• Harper Turns 6
• Harper Turns 5
• Harper Turns 4

1. FAVORITE COLOR?  Periwinkle
2. FAVORITE TOY?  Legos, beads, and Rainbow Loom
3. FAVORITE CHARACTER?  Lo'ak
4. FAVORITE SUPERHERO?  SpongeBob
5. FAVORITE FRUIT?  Cantaloupe
6. FAVORITE VEGETABLE?  Carrot
7. FAVORITE BREAKFAST? Scone
8. FAVORITE CEREAL?  Lucky Charms
9. FAVORITE LUNCH? Lunchable
10. FAVORITE DINNER?  Fondue
11. FAVORITE DRINK?  Bubbl'r
12. FAVORITE SNACK?  Goldfish
13. FAVORITE DESSERT? Fondue
14. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?  Buffalo Phil's
15. FAVORITE TV SHOW?  Dance Moms
16. FAVORITE MOVIE?  Avatar
17. FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS?  Britain Dalton
18. FAVORITE SONG?  Bomba Estéreo - Soy Yo
19.  FAVORITE SINGER/BAND?  Bomba Estéreo
20.  FAVORITE BOOK?  Mission Unstoppable and Summer of the Sea Serpent
21. FAVORITE BOOK SERIES?  The Inflatable Series and Magic Tree House
22. FAVORITE OUTFIT?  Nike
23. FAVORITE GAME?  Blank Slate
24. FAVORITE SPORT?  Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball
25. FAVORITE ANIMAL?  Lemur, Cat, Dog, Snake, and Lizard
26. FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Bucks game
27. FAVORITE THINGS TO DO? Play sports
28. FAVORITE SUBJECT?  Life Skills
29. FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMAL?  Mocha and Snuggly
30. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
31. FAVORITE MONTH?  March
32. FAVORITE SEASON? Summer
33. FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Easter
34. FAVORITE THING MOMMY DOES?  Snuggle and takes me on trips
35. FAVORITE THING DADDY DOES?  Takes me on trips
36. FAVORITE VACATION?  Disney World
37. FAVORITE MEMORY?  Going on Vacation
38. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?  Ellie
39. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY WITH?  Ruby, Lexi, Ayla, Hailey, Lillyn
40. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?  Dad
41. WHAT SCARES YOU?  Spiders and Being in the dark
42. WHAT MAKES YOU SAD?  When mom yells at me
43. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR? A lizard and a snake
44. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? On vacation
45. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?  Lots of stuff
46. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GOOD AT?  Sports
47. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Eye Doctor
48. DISLIKES?  Spiders
49. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOU DO THIS YEAR?  Pitch a lot of strike outs
50. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?  Cute and funny

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

• Maya Turns 12
• Maya Turns 11
• Maya Turns 10
  
• Maya Turns 9
• Maya Turns 8
• Maya Turns 7
• Maya Turns 6

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

 

 

 

Delaney Turns 11

It's time again for yet another birthday interview.  Today marks Delaney's 11th trip around the sun.  Delaney is our middle child and she sure does live up to the standard of middle children.  She is our free spirit, biggest lover, most caring, and most creative child.  She is also the biggest helper around the house.  It has been a lot of fun watching her grow and mature and develop her own ideas and beliefs.  She doesn't have it all that easy either.  She is stuck in the shadow of her older, taller, sister and fighting for time and attention with her younger sister.  She has grown into a tough little girl and learning to just be herself.  Happy Birthday DJ!

Delaney's previous birthday interviews!

• Delaney Turns 10
• Delaney Turns 9
• Delaney Turns 8
• Delaney Turns 7
• Delaney Turns 6
• Delaney Turns 5
• Delaney Turns 4

1. FAVORITE COLOR?  Green
2. FAVORITE TOY?  Art Supplies
3. FAVORITE CHARACTER?  Luna Lovegood
4. FAVORITE SUPERHERO?  Batman
5. FAVORITE FRUIT?  Watermelon
6. FAVORITE VEGETABLE?  Broccoli
7. FAVORITE BREAKFAST? Pancakes
8. FAVORITE CEREAL?  Peanut Butter Cherrios
9. FAVORITE LUNCH? Man and Cheese
10. FAVORITE DINNER?  Spaghetti
11. FAVORITE DRINK?  Bubbl'r
12. FAVORITE SNACK?  Fruit
13. FAVORITE DESSERT? Ice Cream
14. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?  Bowl 91
15. FAVORITE TV SHOW?  Family Reunion
16. FAVORITE MOVIE?  Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
17. FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS?  Kevin Hart
18. FAVORITE SONG? Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
19.  FAVORITE SINGER/BAND?  Michael Jackson
20.  FAVORITE BOOK?  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
21. FAVORITE BOOK SERIES?  Harry Potter
22. FAVORITE OUTFIT?  Something comfortable
23. FAVORITE GAME?  Game of Life
24. FAVORITE SPORT?  Softball
25. FAVORITE ANIMAL?  Llama
26. FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Florida
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28. FAVORITE THINGS TO DO? Play sports
29. FAVORITE SUBJECT?  Writing 
30. FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMAL?  Ellie
31. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Thursday
32. FAVORITE MONTH?  June
33. FAVORITE SEASON? Spring
34. FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Christmas
35. FAVORITE THING MOMMY DOES?  Snuggle with me
36. FAVORITE THING DADDY DOES?  Play sports with me
37. FAVORITE VACATION?  North Carolina
38. FAVORITE MEMORY?  Going to Disney World
39. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?  Ari
40. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY WITH?  Ari
41. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?  Penny and Kona
42. WHAT SCARES YOU?  Being alone
43. WHAT MAKES YOU SAD?  Being alone
44. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR? The perfect life
45. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Mammie and Papa's house
46. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?  A Rottweiler
47. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GOOD AT?  Sports
48. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Interior Designer
49. DISLIKES?  Loud cars/motorcycles
50. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOU DO THIS YEAR?  Go to a Bucks game
51. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?  Positive

   

Harper Turns 8

It's that time of year for our youngest of three daughters.  The Birthday Interview.  To be honest, we have been crazy busy this spring and we honestly forgot all about the interview.  Luckily, we had some spare time this evening to squeeze it in before bedtime!  Harper is growing up so fast for being the youngest.  It's hard to think our youngest daughter is already 8!  She is spunky, silly, and keeps us on our toes.

• Harper Turns 7  
• Harper Turns 6
• Harper Turns 5
• Harper Turns 4

1. FAVORITE COLOR?  Pink
2. FAVORITE TOY?  Mocha and Snuggly
3. FAVORITE CHARACTER?  Gary (SpongeBob's pet snail)
4. FAVORITE SUPERHERO?  Wonder Woman
5. FAVORITE FRUIT?  Dragon Fruit
6. FAVORITE VEGETABLE?  Carrot
7. FAVORITE BREAKFAST? Donuts
8. FAVORITE CEREAL?  Fruit Loops
9. FAVORITE LUNCH? Brunch
10. FAVORITE DINNER?  Fondue
11. FAVORITE DRINK?  Japanese Soda (Marble Soda)
12. FAVORITE SNACK?  Chex Mix
13. FAVORITE DESSERT? S'mores
14. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?  Katsu-Ya of Japan
15. FAVORITE TV SHOW?  Bluey 
16. FAVORITE MOVIE?  Avatar
17. FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS?  I don't know any Actresses
18. FAVORITE SONG? Stitches - Shawn Mendes
19.  FAVORITE SINGER/BAND?  Shawn Mendes
20.  FAVORITE BOOK?  Weird But True - Ocean
21. FAVORITE BOOK SERIES?  Weird But True Books
22. FAVORITE OUTFIT?  Sweatpants and a t-shirt
23. FAVORITE GAME?  Mario Party
24. FAVORITE SPORT?  Volleyball
25. FAVORITE ANIMAL?  Lemur
26. FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Disney World
27. FAVORITE THINGS TO DO? Go to Disney World
28. FAVORITE SUBJECT?  Art
29. FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMAL?  Mocha and Snuggly
30. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Saturday
31. FAVORITE MONTH?  March
32. FAVORITE SEASON? Summer
33. FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Christmas
34. FAVORITE THING MOMMY DOES?  When she makes Penny talk to us
35. FAVORITE THING DADDY DOES?  Be funny
36. FAVORITE VACATION?  Disney World
37. FAVORITE MEMORY?  Going to Animal Kingdom
38. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?  Lillyn
39. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY WITH?  Lillyn
40. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?  My family
41. WHAT SCARES YOU?  Being in the dark
42. WHAT MAKES YOU SAD?  When the weekend ends
43. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR? A unicorn
44. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Disney World
45. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?  A pool and a trampoline
46. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GOOD AT?  Swimming
47. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Art teacher
48. DISLIKES?  Brussels Spouts
49. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOU DO THIS YEAR?  Go to Florida
50. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?  Cute and funny

Maya Turns 12

Well, we got this in just in the nick of time.  Which isn't necessarily a surprise considering that the reason we are so damn busy 90% of the time is because of Maya.  And yes, she if finally 12.  I say this because it feels like for the longest time, I have always viewed her as older than she is.  Maybe it's her maturity.  Maybe it's her size (height).  Maybe it's that I'm getting older and have two younger daughters and am just losing my mind.  Maybe it's just me.  But I will say for the past few years, I have seemed to always incorrectly state her age.  So for the first time in writing these birthday questionnaires, I can finally say, I CAN actually believe she's 12.  

• Maya Turns 11
• Maya Turns 10
  
• Maya Turns 9
• Maya Turns 8
• Maya Turns 7
• Maya Turns 6

1. FAVORITE COLOR?  Purple
2. FAVORITE TOY?  Hip & Hop
3. FAVORITE CHARACTER?  DJ Tanner
4. FAVORITE SUPERHERO?  Spiderman
5. FAVORITE FRUIT?  Cantaloupe
6. FAVORITE VEGETABLE?  Carrots
7. FAVORITE BREAKFAST? Eggs
8. FAVORITE CEREAL?  Frosted Mini Wheats
9. FAVORITE LUNCH? Burger from Culvers
10. FAVORITE DINNER?  Spaghetti
11. FAVORITE DRINK?  Root Beer
12. FAVORITE SNACK?  Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
13. FAVORITE DESSERT? Ice Cream
14. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?  Katsu-Ya of Japan
15. FAVORITE TV SHOW?  Fuller House 
16. FAVORITE MOVIE?  Space Jam (either of them)
17. FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS?  Will Smith
18. FAVORITE SONG? Champion - Carrie Underwood 
19.  FAVORITE SINGER/BAND?  Carrie Underwood
20.  FAVORITE BOOK?  The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden
21. FAVORITE BOOK SERIES?  The Vanderbeekers
22. FAVORITE OUTFIT?  Olive Green Long Pant Romper
23. FAVORITE GAME?  Super Mario Bros.
24. FAVORITE SPORT?  Basketball/Volleyball/Softball....I can't choose
25. FAVORITE ANIMAL?  Dog
26. FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Brewer Games
27. FAVORITE THINGS 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 places
35. FAVORITE THING DADDY DOES?  Help us when we need it
36. FAVORITE VACATION?  Florida
37. FAVORITE MEMORY?  Brewer game when Harper got the foul ball
38. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?  Graecyn
39. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY WITH?  Friends and Sisters
40. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?  Accomplishing things
41. WHAT SCARES YOU?  Snakes
42. WHAT MAKES YOU SAD?  When I fail
43. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR? A Puppy
44. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? Going out of state  
45. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?  House with an indoor basketball court
46. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GOOD AT?  Sports and Math
47. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Nurse
48. DISLIKES?  Letting myself down when I fail
49. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOU DO THIS YEAR?  Have a great time in Disney World
50. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?  Smart and Energetic