See You Next Chimes Night!

Wednesday night was Senior Chimes Night 2015! Even though it was Wednesday, I skipped dance, and we all went. 

Liberty and I took an Uber to the Tombs, in Georgetown, so we could claim our table on time. My dad walked from his office in DC and got there around 7:15. We ordered our dinner and the show started at around 8. Unfortunately, my mom had to go to a swim team meeting at the same time, so she and Cassie met us at the end of the show. 

The show itself was great! Many of my favorite songs from the "active" group are sung by the seniors. Even though they did a really great job, it was really sad, because they won't be at every Chimes Night anymore :( But, we all enjoyed it very much.

After the show, we went back to the Chimes' House with some of the other chime families. We always bring a dessert; brownies were Wednesday's choice. They sang more songs at the house and we even chose some of them. 

The Chimes have been a huge part of my life and I love them so much! I can't wait until the next Chimes Night, even if these seniors won't be there :(: 

I'm very glad we were able to make it to the show. As they say, "See you next chimes night"!

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Kendra <3

Driving Permit

I first took my driving permit test on March 28th, the exact day I turned fifteen and a half, in turn, the first day I was legally allowed. Unfortunately, even though I thought I was ready, I didn't pass. I got one more question than I could have incorrect. It was rough. The worst part was probably that I thought I had studied enough and I would pass, and then I didn't. Although I was upset, I didn't let it faze me. I studied more and took it about three weeks later. That time.... I passed! In fact, I got every question right! :)

I have been, and will continue to practice driving with my dad, in his Oldsmobile :) The first day we went out, I did really well. We didn't stay out for that long, maybe fifteen minutes in the parking lot, but we did cover a lot of the basics: precise turns, backing up, etc. Because I did so well, I drove home from there! It is only about six blocks, and we took the back roads, but it was still pretty exciting!

I have always been excited to be able to drive. I always used to say my favorite part about driving was going to be using the turn signals, because I liked that they turned themselves off after a turn. Not only am I happy to be able to drive, but once I get my license it will be a big help to my mom. Right now, she and my dad are the only ones living at home that drive. Therefore, she does a lot of the errands and carpooling. My new favorite thing about being able to drive is probably going to be taking some of the load off for her.

I'll keep my blog updated on my driving improvements!

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Kendra <3

Weekend Trip To Savannah

For the last weekend of April, my family went down to Savannah, Georgia to visit my sister, Aubrey, at school. She is a Senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). She is an extremely talented painter, who has taken on jewelry and wood work, as well.

The girls in my family drove down on the last Thursday of April and we spent two days there before my dad flew down to meet us.

When we first arrived we met my sister's new dog, Theo. He's adorable! He will also be living with us for the Summer and probably while she is away at Disney. We're very excited about that!

We went down to visit her because it was family weekend, which includes one of our favorite events, The Sidewalk Festival. The Sidewalk Festival is when a bunch of students and alumni from SCAD go to a big park in Savannah called Forsyth Park. Each person reserves a sidewalk square and uses chalk to draw their own masterpiece. That was supposed to be on Saturday, but there were thunderstorms and it got rained out. Because Sunday's forecast said it was going to be nice out, we decided we would go back then and Aubrey would draw her square anyway. So we did. She drew an old picture of Dopey and her as a child (keeping her Disney theme). It was amazing, as usual.

During the days surrounding our Sidewalk Festival Rain Date, we helped Aubrey get some work done, hung out together, and got to see our favorite spots in Savannah.

We will be driving back at the end of the month for her graduation and to move her back home. We all really enjoy Savannah and we're excited to go back so soon.

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Kendra <3