We have a teenager in the house!

It is hard to believe that we have a teenager. How about a year in review plus birthday tribute at the same time?

2013 proved to be one of the best years of Eden's life. As you can see she is one flexible mama and is in love with dance. Dance here, dance there, dance everywhere. On the kitchen counter, at the lake, in the wilderness, at the park...she loves to move. One thing we love about it is her ability to live a well balanced life. She joined the ranks of the Young Women in 2013 and was able to participate in baptisms for the dead the same week. Additional highlights from the year:

received superior rank in her flute federation
audition and won a place in Symphonic band as a 7th grader
graduated from 6th grade and received the... (2 awards that I can't remember the name!)
switched from The Point to High-light dance. She has never been happier...anywhere...
participate in the stake Trek which proved to be a life changing experience for her. Walked 32 miles in the heat. Developed a love and testimony of the pioneers and has had a thirst for genealogy ever since
ran a 24th of July 5k in under 30 minutes
got a cell phone...yay!
great big sister and an amazing daughter. Here's to 2014!

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