12th Birthday + Party

Annual Update:

Things you love:

1. Nintendo Switch/Roblox

You love playing games with friends online and even have a mic. Jeesh...

2. Making $ and spending $

You are still working at the snack shack and cant wait to get more jobs.

3. Theater Bug
You're a fan and had so much in Winter Concert last year, and plan to try out for many more shows. 

2023 Goals:

1. Getting to school independently-

Well- this didn't last long, I went back to work in person a few days a week- and we've been dropping you off. Oh well. 

2. Successful middle school transition-

I think you found some friends and your place at Litton.

2024 Goals:
1. Keep up your grades and focus on your school work, not the social drama :)

Love -
Mom & Dad

For your birthday party - you made several trivia games with prizes - that were "All About Carter!"

Attendees: Sam, Olivia, Bennett, Elliot, and Amelia

11th Birthday!

Annual Update:

Things you love:

1. Nintendo Switch

With Jenny's help, you did a bake sale last summer and helped buy your Ninentendo Switch. You've been obssessed since - vbucks, Fortnite, Star Wars lego, and even asking for monitor for your room for your birthday.

2. Volunteering/Working-

You still love meeting new people, helping out, and even better - making money. Just recently you ended up (randomly) helping out in the EN Baseball snack shack one day, and then the staff leader reached out to me to ask if you wanted to help regularly -"You were better than some employees that have been there for years!" Best of all- you take home some tip money and get a free slushie or candy. :)

3. Golf-

Not sure if you love love it, but you are still playing. Hannah, an employee at First Tee, loves you and you were awarded a scholarship for the advanced golf camp this summer!

2022 Goals:
1. Writing/Spelling -
You've been working hard and made such great progress with Ms. Liz. You always have TCAP testing during your birthday. She was nice and brought you lunch!

2. Independent Homework-
This has been great. You have a schedule that you made yourself when you get home. After a few bad test grades, you even studied!

Bedtime update: Sleeping in your bed - all the time!
This one cracks me up because you were doing great, and this last week you saw a spider near your bed and you've on various couches since. 

2023 Goals:

1. Getting to school independently-

Hoping you bike to Litton, walk home, etc.

2. Successful middle school transition-

Really hope you embrace any challenges, get your work done, and advocate for yourself!

Love -
Mommy & Daddy

11th Birthday Party!

This year - you headed to the Escape Room with South, Elliot, Bennet, and Gray.

You all escaped with a second to spare, and then headed back the house to play video games and eat strawberry shortcake. 

Shocker - as asked for - you got some vbucks for Fortnite and a computer monitor for room!

Happy Birthday Cart!

10th Birthday

 

Annual Update:

Things you love:

1. Service - 

You are my #1 volunteer and really enjoy helping - at Nashville Children's Theater, Nashville Rescue Mission, and at school. Ms. D, even gave you a trophy - for being a library VIP.

2. Organizing/Baking - 

You love anything with instructions or a chance to organize. I can always count on you for the cleanest room.

3. New things-

You are always looking for the next big thing - which can be frustrating, but it's fun when we want you try new things - like new foods and activities. You tried sushi and love it - and golf; you are still playing!

Goals:
1. Writing/Spelling -
Getting better...

2. Independent Homework-

Getting better...

Bedtime update: Sleeping in your bed - all the time!

Love -
Mommy & Daddy

10th Birthday Party

Super fun party - I hired Nerf Turf and they led a Nerf Gun battle with your friends-  Nia, Gray B, Bennett, Gray G, Paul Joe, and Remy

Strawberry shortcake from Publix for the win!

9th Birthday!

 

Annual Update:

Things you love:1. Art/STEM-
Here are a few pics of things you've created this year - mostly from cardboard - 

pretty good - 

the world - on a ping pong ball - 

 Relaxing in the tub - 

backscratching for science - 

Art challenge from Audrey - house 

2. Lego-
Building is a bit of an obession - so much so that we have month breaks from talking about Lego!
This year I was most proud of you for entering the NPL - Lego Contest - you won the Construction Award - Design was inspired by our friend's house that was damaged in the tornado!

3. Outgoing-
At this point - Maevy just uses this trait to help her - by asking you to talk to people for her :)

Goals:
1. Writing/Spelling -
Getting better...

2. Independent Homework-

Getting better...

Bedtime update:
Still sleeping in your bed - but have chaged your room like 3 times. No more loft, and you like to sleep in my bed when Daddy is gone. I don't mind. :)

Room arrangement 1 -

Room arrangement 2

Love -
Mommy & Daddy

9th Birthday Party

Happy birthday Car-Car!

Weekend started off with golf with Daddy.

Party was super easy and fun - 2 besties - Gray and Bennet at Pins Mechanical! Then they came back for play and root beer floats! Happy that you embraced her true self - no cake - but root beer!

 

8th Birthday

Annual Update:

Things you love:1. Art/STEM-
Here are a few pics of things you've created this year. You love experiments, cooking, and building. One weekend - I just looked out in the backyard and you making a table with the drill!

You made this apple dish out of clay and even a little spot for peanut butter!

 Out of clay - it's perfect for your ears when you are in the pool -

 You made this entire house out of cardboard, toothpicks, and paper!

 You made a charging station-

2. Lego-
You do still love building, especially with Daddy- and we have bought even more sets. When you get a new one, you immediately sit down for hours to finish it! We loved watching the Lego Masters competition show together.

3. Outgoing-
Your outgoing-ness will never cease to amaze me. You just love meeting people, asking questions, and making new friends. 

Things you have done on your own-
At Seagrove - rode your bike (with Maevy), got fish from the fish market for dinner.

In Nashville, went into a gas station (with a mask) bought your own snack, and when you got the wrong thing, you went back in and returned it.

Goals:1. Writing/Spelling -
You are doing great, but I hope to see these skills improve over the next year!

2. Independent Learning
As we get into 3rd grade, I would love see your independent learning abilities improve. You really love attention, and tend to rely help from your teachers, friends, and myself. I really hope we can make progress on your building your confidence and desire for initiative. 

Bedtime update:
Huge news- you are sleeping in your bed! It only took 8 years!
We moved your room around, and took off the loft stairs. You love your bottom little spot! Sometimes - you still fall asleep in my bed, but when Daddy is around he moves you. When he's gone - you do still sleep with me, but I don't really mind. 

Love -
Mommy & Daddy

8th Birthday Drive By Parade

Car-car-

Welp - we had to have a drive-by birthday due to quarantine. I also encouraged friends to create something out of cardboard in your honor. Ms. Semmes even came!

Daddy made you special messages on his sign, and you still had a great day!

 Ms. Katie sent you some fun origami!

7th Birthday Party

For your birthday- you invited Willa, Nico, and Gray - and we headed to your favorite place on earth- Turnip Green Creative Reuse to make some art.

Your theme was "house" and this what ya'll came up with in an hour. Then we headed back home for playtime and cake.

Happy Birthday Car-Car!

from the night before- at hibachi-

You are got on your chair and did the chicken dance as asked :)