Maren's Graduation Party | The Magazine Edition

Maren 4 months old at Grandpa Jacks with Uncle Andrew.

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

Maren's first time in the pool.

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

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!

Spotted in Tawas - at the ice cream parlor

Alaina was in a play. She played a baker! Uncle Tim, Alaina, Lu and Maren

Easter Egg hunt at grandmas. Joey, Danny, Ellie, Luscia and Mare

Thanksgiving at Grandma Boo's and Grandpa Mac's. With Alaina and mom

One of our Thanksgiving traditions is to put mini marshmallows on sweet potatoes in the shape of a turkey.

Lucky Max to have two new sisters

white fang, Teagan, Big yellow, kikimora

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

Jake and Joey with the girls. Maren, Lu and Paige

Spending time in Mill Valley. This was in the park next to the Mill Valley library

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

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.

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

Two of our newest recruits

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.

Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma and Grandpa’s

Maren, you would be the first to jump in no matter the weather

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!

Maren loved basketball. Lori made her a basketball birthday cake. Sophia, Gabby, Maya, Zack and Lu

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.

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.

Grandpa Jack drawing Maren in his Studio.

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Bellaire.

Maren's gymnastic competition.

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!

Paige and Maren Northern Michigan

Loving B

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!

Chloe came for Christmas

Lake Charlevoix with the Cousins

Easter Egg Hunt with all the cousins

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 Covid virus. I was out on the lawn and you three were up in the windows.

End of Summer dinner in Berkley with Luscia, Mare and Grandma.

Celebrating your birthday at Kruse and Muer

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.

Christmas Eve with Gordie at Uncle Chris and Aunt Marney’s.

Visiting the Van Gogh exhibit in Detroit

Summer night at grandmas eating ice cream. Chris and Piper are visiting.

Bear at Scrubbers

Easter at your grandmas. Lu, Uncle Joe, Ellie and Maren

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

Most of you there for a photo. With me!

Your pretty yellow dress!

Red Run Swim finals.

Mare and I got pretty close throughout our time being on the Umatter leadership team, whether it was bonding over our bobs, our related incidents, or sharing ideas we thought would go good for Umatter week. Maren and I have grown pretty close ever since and I couldn’t be more grateful to have Mare in my life.

Growing up together, playing scary school, dance moms, so many memories all together. Love you so much Maren 🤍✨ You will do wonderful things.

Photo shoot with Teddy

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

Congratulations to Maren. Keep Smiling.

Girls posing with their hand made bouquets.

Celebrating your honors!

Maren's favorite backyard

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

Banner that's been displayed outside ROHS celebrating the Seniors

Looking up at your "fans" after walking across the stage.

Shannon’s graduation party in Grand Rapids with Jake, Alaina, Mackenzie, Luscia and Maren

So proud of you, Maren!