Betsy's Random Assortment of Thoughts: Liv's 15th

Monday, April 8, 2024

Liv's 15th

It has been an amazing, life changing, person growing year for Liv. She made the decision to join Color Guard last spring and jumped in full swing in the fall. Since she is doing her final year at the junior high this year, she gets a "bonus" year this year. On top of Color Guard she also participated in Jazz band this year, so we've been doing a lot of running her around. Her and Natalie both joined up the Winter Guard this season. That wrapped up this weekend but they both had so much fun! Liv truly found her tribe this year. I'm feeling much more comfortable with her and Natalie both being at Timberline full time next year. They both have friends from the team now and I think that is huge. Covid was hard for these two, missing out on a lot of the "normal" things kids get to do, but they seem to be making up for it now.

This year Liv has also added to her musical abilities. On top of the alto saxophone, keyboard and guitar she could already play, she is learning both the baritone saxophone and the bassoon at school and teaching herself the flute and clarinet at home (with an assist from her sisters). Right now her plan is to attend a college with a good music program and wants to be a music teacher when she grows up.

Her plans for high school are all planned out (and quite impressive to this mom!) I love what a wonderful person she is turning into. I've had a few teachers reach out and tell me how much they love having her in class. She's a good student and good friend and most of all, she's an amazing person.

I love you Livvie-Loo - hope this next year is your best one ever!