Adventure 935: A View from the Perch/Emily's 18th Birthday/48

Where does the time go? When suddenly before our eyes sits a wonderfully grown young lady who's smart, thoughtful, compassionate, funny, loyal, and self-possessed of all of the other Girl Scout qualities a person can think of. Of course, we're proud grandparents, and in our current venue, there's much bragging to others about the "kids". We have plenty to share, seeing as how Steve and Bonnie, as well as our other kids have been wildly successful raising their kids. But this is Emily's time. Eighteen. Wow! She is talking about what to do about college. Where to go? What to study? The good news is she's so smart, she'll be fine wherever she decides to land. She proof that life is good, especially today. Couldn't be prouder.

A few Christmas's back. I'm so amazed!

Party girl.

Biker babe in training.

What in the world?

I got a strike!

Hmmmm?

Cousins are good.

I got it figured out.

Semel training.

First mate training.

Skateboard training.

A few Christmas's back.

Lakin'.

Tie dye master piece.

Cousins are good.

Cousins are still good from the front view.

Loving the books.

Sisters are good; so is hot chocolate with whipped cream.

Books and more books. 

More first mate training.

Bowline training.

Proud book nerd.

More lakin'.

Girl overboard training.

Just as tall as Mimi.

Ooh! That's a bit chilly.

Cosplay anyone?

Yes. More books.

Eighth grade graduation.

Pensive teen girl training.

Aunt Libby spoilage.

Cousin, Falcon, showing off Emily's birthday present.

Just another great reason to smile.

No fear training.

Emily and her mom.

Emily and sister, Sarah.

Cousins with Mimi a few years back.

Eighteen. Pretty cool.

Pretty good bunch.