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FIFTEEN

August 29, 2025

Maxwell turns FIFTEEN tomorrow and I don’t know how we got here so fast. Seems just like yesterday he was my precocious toddler teaching me about diggers and making very realistic firetruck siren noises! Now he’s a handsome teenager that impresses me and makes me proud every day.

Just born…

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One year old…

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Two years old…

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Three years old…

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Four years old…

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Five years old…

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Six years old…

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Seven years old…

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Eight years old…

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Nine years old…

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Ten years old…

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11 years old…

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12 years old…

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13 years old….

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14 years old…

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and now FIFTEEN!!

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Maxwell is just the best, there is no other way to describe him. He’s considerate, respectful, responsible and smart. He has natural leadership skills and is always putting those to use at school, scouts and sports. He’s helpful and I can always count on him to do what is right and make the best decision he can. He’s always using his best judgment and I know that would make Daddo proud! As I said last year, he just figures things out and figures them out well.

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Favorite book? The Count of Monte Cristo (summer reading!)
Favorite TV show? Clone Wars
Favorite movie? Oceans 13
Favorite color? Red
Favorite song? Feathered Indians
Favorite number? 29
Favorite restaurant? Tecate
Favorite thing to eat? Chipotle
Favorite friend? Jack
Favorite toy? Football
Favorite dessert? Skillet cookie
Favorite sport? Football
What do you want to be when you grow up? Bama or NFL team doctor

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Maxwell is the ultimate first born. Yes, he can be very particular and ornery at times and argue until he’s blue in the face to get his way, but I do believe all of that will serve him well in life. He’s also incredibly kind and aware of others and I am so thankful Spencer and Samantha have him to lead the way.

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Maxwell has a fantastic group of best friends. They are all pretty like-minded and seem to be making good decisions so far. Let’s hope they all continue to influence each other positively! I do think Maxwell is well liked by all and can easily move between different groups.

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He’s hard working, studious, and determined. I love to cheer this kid on in every thing he does. He makes me so incredibly proud and I could not love him more.

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Happy fifteen Maxwell! We love you.

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Now let’s go hit the road!

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birthday!

August 28, 2025

Happy birthday Mrs. Susan!!

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The weather and timing didn’t work for a summer lake day but we’re glad we got to see you! Hope it’s a fantastic birthday! We love you!

ps – yes Samantha has on a wig in that photo and I have no idea why! ha!

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Open House

August 27, 2025

We had Open House at the Junior High last week and as a member of Spartan Council Maxwell had to be helper and give directions to parents in the school. He was looking sharp and did an excellent job!

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Proud of this freshman!

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First Day

August 26, 2025

Back to school! Maxwell had early morning practice his first day of 9th grade so here’s a sleep image from 5:15am…

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and then another from after school!

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Spencer had a fantastic start to 7th grade at the JH and then had afternoon football practice…

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Samantha rocked the first day of 5th grade…

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she gave the day a thumbs up…

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and then I took a crew of girls to cheer directly from school!

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School and activities are in full swing! It’s going to be a great year in 5th, 7th, and 9th!!

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Back to school!

August 25, 2025

Summer was too short and we didn’t want it to end but we had to go back to school. Boo! Before the first day there was lots of activities…supply pickup, Spartan Day for Spencer to get to know his way around the JH, setting up lockers…

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The boys then started school on Monday, August 11 but Samantha just had meet the teacher that day. She was looking adorable of course and her hair was on point!

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We met Samantha’s teacher who is new to the school and originally from Chicago. Hearing Samantha imitate her Chicago accent is pretty funny!

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We also of course had to walk around to say hello to older favorite teachers.

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Ready for a new school year!

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