Grant is 17!

March has been a big month for Grant.  During spring break he studied and passed his driver's permit test.  Hesitantly, he has started to drive.  He isn't thrilled that he is driving my van.  He wants to drive the car; however, every time we need to go somewhere, we need to take the van.  He has even driven a few miles on the crazy I-10 freeway.  He is getting better at lane changes and slowing down before he makes a right turn.  Although my nerves are a little frayed from being in the passenger seat as he practices his driving skills, I'm excited that he is FINALLY driving.

This month was also Grant's 17th birthday.  He is finishing his junior year of high school.  So much will be happening in this next year with him.  It was fun to spend one more juvenile birthday with him.  I tried to get him to invite his friends over for a party, but he gave me a dirty look like I was nuts.  I anticipated his response.  He is so much fun to tease!  Mitchell, Perry and Grey came over to celebrate his birthday.  Grant's birthday dinner request was Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta Skillet.  This Italian dish has lots of cheese in it.  We had garlic French bread and salad to go with it.

Grey was a wonderful help to Grant in opening his presents.  She may not have shown any interest in opening her own birthday presents a week and a half earlier, but she loved helping Grant with his!

 It's nice to see Grant & Mitchell joking and laughing together.  

Let the unwrapping begin! 

Grey immediately joins Grant to unwrap his gift. 

Grant has a HUGE tool box with a few tools inside.  The toolbox he currently has doesn't hold all of the tools he has acquired.  Grant does a great job of putting his tools away so he can always find him.  This new box will help him stay organized. 

Grey is back for present #2. 

Grant receives a power tool set.  It is a cordless drill and saw.  Now he will have to help out on the upcoming family project :) 

Grant's favorite dessert:  Rainbow Poke Cake aka Jello Cake. 

Here's to another great year for Grant with more maturing and happiness to come!