Sweet Sixteen!

Eliza turned 16 years old yesterday.  (I was working on posting her interview last night when Gary's sister, Margie, from Arizona surprised us with a visit.  That was a nice surprise, and she will be staying with us until next Monday)

I am so happy we were able to spend the last week with Eliza.  She truly is "sweet" sixteen.  Very thoughtful, helpful, and kind.

Here is the transcript from her interview.  The questions are from the game "Family Table Topics."


1.  What is an exciting thing thing that has happened this year?  Making it on the Varsity basketball team as a sophomore.

2.  What superhero power do you wish you possessed?  Speed

3. What is your biggest fear or phobia?   Height (falling from it), Feet, and Bees

4, Would you rather time travel fifty years forward or fifty years into the past?   Forward.  Would like to see how everything is.

5.  If you could have a wild animal from anywhere in the world as a pet, which animal would you choose?  Monkey -- cute and smart.

6. What is the hardest part about going to school?  What is the best part?  Worst - waking up in morning.  Best - being with friends.

7.  Which teacher or coach has had the most impact on you and why?  Basketball coach last year (Bryan Scott).  Knows how I am, what to say, how to help, and believes in me.  He is also super fun.

8.  What are your most and least favorite family activities?  Favorite:  Playing games and watching movies.  Least favorite:  FHE

9.  What do you think is the greatest invention of all time?  Ice cream

10. Special talent you wish you had -- played piano better

11:  What is your favorite smell in the whole world?  Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

12.  Favorite TV commercial?  Geico -- with the green gekco.

13.  Would you rather have a larger closet, kitchen, or backyard?  Why?  Back yard.  More space to do stuff.

14.  If you could earn $250 for eating same meal for a month, would you do it?  What would it be?   Yes -- Pizza

15.  If you could take over the garage and do anything you wanted with the space, what would you do?   Make it my room -- with TV, bean bags, ping pong, and pool table,

16.  What is your favorite thing to collect?   Bottles

17.  If you could go on a family vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Cancun Mexico for the beaches.

18. What is your favorite amusement park?  Harry Potter World and the Harry Potter castle ride.

19.  What was your favorite toy as a toddler?  Baby doll and big ceramic dog.

20.  What is your favorite family recipe? Aunt Allison's chocolate chip cookies.

21.  Is there a household chore you actually enjoy?  Sweeping and cleaning up the kitchen.

22.  What is something you own that you love but that others don't?   My Crocs.


Here is a picture of Eliza after she spotted a frowny faced pickle while eating lunch at BYU.



Here we are taking a selfie with Eliza.

 and here we are taking a selfie with Eliza and being photo bombed by Hyrum.

We love you, Eliza, and are so proud of you!