Maren's Graduation Party | The Magazine Edition

Maren 4 months old at Grandpa Jacks with Uncle Andrew.

Maren's first time in the pool.

I was in town from Atlanta. I got to meet you for the first time. I have two questions. What are you thinking and what do you have in your cheeks!

You fit perfectly in a little Christmas sleigh. You were 91/2 months.

Maren’s first luncheon with her great aunts and uncle.

You look so much like your mom in this photo! Lucky you!

Dinner at Bridget and Mike’s to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Maren, where are your teeth?

I was in Chicago from LA working on an ad. You and Lu were in town visiting the American Girl store. Luckily we were able to meet up.

Lu and Mare waiting in the Jackson, Michigan train station. Heading to Chicago! American Girl store.

Watching you grow up was a gift. Will always have fond memories of our ski trip and laugh when I think of snow tubing at Boyne.

My sweet Mare! I can’t believe you are graduating. I held you as a newborn, watched you grow up and now I watch you hold my babies. What a joy it’s been to be in your orbit. You are kind, thoughtful and oh so FUN! I can always count on you for a laugh, a hug, and a good time. You are so special and I love you very much! Sharing some of my favorite photos of you and us. You will do amazing things and I can’t wait to watch you!

Congratulations on your Graduation Maren!! Can’t believe it’s been a decade since we were celebrating a successful American Girl shopping spree on Michigan Avenue over some Shirley Temples! Best of luck at Loyola next year!!

Grandpa loved to tease Maren. Maren always welcomed it.

It was when I first met you and your sister, and it was one of my first times meeting Ellen’s parents, and Grandpa Jack was there too. I remember being nervous. Talking to all the adults was a lot. Then I noticed you and your sister on the ground coloring. I joined you both, and it was the most relaxing part of the night! Congrats Maren!

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Bellaire.

My adventure to Vermont in April with Maren Snowbound on the road, visiting a chicken farm and spending time with my 2nd family. Maren, the best memories of you and me.

Maren's gymnastic competition.

Paige and Maren Northern Michigan

At the beach in Florida with Grandpa Jim and Mimi!

One of my first times tubing was with Maren, we had so much fun that trip!

This is my all-time favorite photo of the cousins.

I came over to see you. We had to take precautions because of the new Covoid virus. I was out on the lawn and you three were up in the windows.

A night at the ball park and being on the big screen!

We were at Uncle Chris and Aunt Marney’s for a day after Christmas celebration.

Most of you there for a photo. With me!

I came to the Christmas morning party at your grandma’s. It looks like I was helping her figure out HER ornament game. Haha

Michigan summers are what we look forward to all year long and you are a big reason we get so excited to come visit! You are always up for some fun with Clay, such as flexing your muscles in the middle of the street.

We went to see the Sound of Music at the Fox Theatre. It was Mare’s first time seeing Sound of Music! A Keenan classic! Her smile lit up the theatre, as you can tell…

Love sharing a birthday with my fave xox

Maren's favorite backyard

I had the best valentine’s day ever with maren.

So proud of you, Maren!