Taylor-Prom 2012

It's no secret that kids grow up.

Initially they're content with the simplest things.  They love their siblings unconditionally,

Laugh spontaneously,

And find joy in crazy, child-like pleasures.

Then they get hormones. They get friends. They get busy. They morph.

And one day they do this.

(Her prom date was Garrett Schafer, an old friend whose girlfriend had to go to her prom at another school that night.  They don't do many of the same activities, but they enjoyed their time together at prom. And I enjoyed knowing it was a "just friends" situtation.)

They begin High School, get driver's permits, get jobs, play sports, start seminary, and their "but you said I could(s)" and eye rolls drive us crazy on a regular basis.  The good thing is, there are rays of sunshine which shine through the clouds and give even the most harried parents hope.  After prom, many of those rays came in the form of other's comments regarding our daughter.  Many people  focused not on outward appearance but said, "Your daughter is an amazing girl."  "She has it together."  And we know why:  the light of the gospel shines through.

*In other news, Taylor competed at State FBLA this weekend. Her team placed second.  She could go to nationals, but other senior are going instead.  That's okay; her summer will be busy enough.  She goes to state FFA for livestock judging this weekend.