Molly

Old Ellicott City photoshoot

Posted in Leah, Molly on December 19th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

As November arrived, we found ourselves without photos for a Christmas card. So, Jen scouted locations in Old Ellicott City (very close to our house) and we tried to get as many pictures as we could before the sun went down.

Old Ellicott City photoshoot

As the sunlight disappeared, we hiked up to the courthouse to catch the last bit of light peaking over the horizon.

Last bit of light

The best pictures are when Leah gets a little grumpy.

Grumpy Leah

Here are a few more of my favorites. Lots more available on our Flickr page.

Old Ellicott City photoshoot

Old Ellicott City photoshoot

Old Ellicott City photoshoot

Sharing space

Halloween 2021

Posted in Celebrations, Leah, Molly on November 1st, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

Happy Halloween everyone! Both our girls decided to do group costumes with their friends this year. Leah and her friends are characters from My Hero Academia, and Molly and her friends are penguins (and King Kong). Costumes are fun!

Halloween 2021

Halloween 2021

Halloween 2021

Halloween 2021

Homecoming 2021

Posted in Celebrations, Molly, School on October 15th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

Molly went to her first Homecoming dance. I set up a a little photo studio to get a few pictures before Molly left.

MHHS Homecoming 2021

The back

Homecoming 2021

Homecoming 2021

Molly then went to a pre-party with some friends.

Homecoming pre-party

Homecoming pre-party

With mom

She had a great time!

Starting new schools

Posted in Leah, Molly, School on August 30th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

Molly is now in high school and Leah is now in middle school. Hard to believe. We're glad they're back in school full time this year, and excited for the new adventures.

First day of 9th grade

First day of 6th grade

Starting High School

Starting Middle School

Starting Middle School

Summer Strings Institute

Posted in Leah, Molly, Music on August 7th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

This year, the Summer Strings Institute put on by the National Philharmonic was back. Leah was accepted into the Prep week (elementary school week) and Molly was selected for their Junior week (middle and early high school). Then Molly was also asked to serve as an intern during Prep week, so for that week both girls were at camp together.

This video is of the end of SSI Prep, including both Leah and Molly.

And here's video of both the chamber music concert and full orchestra concert at the end of SSI Junior.

Both sets of grandparents even came to see the final concert of SSI Junior.

Grandparent attendees

Great job girls!

SSI

Off to camp

Posted in Leah, Molly on July 16th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

The girls made it to Manidokan. They were sooo excited!! It was the first time they’d slept out of the house since Jan 2020. The last time was actually for a winter retreat at Manidokan. They had a great week, as always.

Off to camp

Off to camp

Off to camp

End of schools

Posted in Leah, Molly, School on June 15th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

We're finally at the end of this unique school year! This is the end of the line for both of them at their respective schools. Here's to new adventures in the Fall (and being in school 5 days a week)!

Finishing out at two schools

And for a before and after, here are some girls starting middle school almost 3 years ago, and finishing it now.

Middle School Orientation

End of middle school picture

Molly’s Confirmation

Posted in Celebrations, Church, Molly on May 23rd, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

Molly was confirmed at Glen Mar Church! We're very proud of her, and so excited for this special day. Thanks Christy for being a great Friend in Faith, and thanks to Jen Rowell for making it all happen.

Molly's Confirmation

Molly's Confirmation

Molly and Simon performed at their Confirmation services (both of them).

Molly's Confirmation music

Molly's Confirmation music, second service

Molly's Confirmation

Molly's Confirmation

Molly's Confirmation

Molly's Confirmation

Molly's Confirmation

Molly is 14

Posted in Celebrations, Molly on March 30th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

Molly is 14! Her only requests for the cake were that it was chocolate and PINK! So here's a pink ombre striped chocolate cake with peanut butter mousse filling. It was soo good! Molly said this is going to be her choice of flavors from now on. The stripes were a new adventure for Jen. Dang they are hard.

Molly's cake

Molly loved all her gifts, especially her Comfy.

Comfy

Gifts

Gifts

Gifts

Molly’s 14th birthday party

Posted in Celebrations, Molly on March 27th, 2021 by c-had – Be the first to comment

Molly didn't get to have a 13th birthday part thanks to quarantine, but she got to have a 14th. We had a low-key gathering on the back porch, and a good time was had by all.

Molly and her friends decorated cupcakes at her birthday party. There were themed rounds, with a champion of each.

Cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating

Cupcakes

Round 1 champion

Round 1 champion

Round 2 champion

Round 2 champion

Round 3 champion

Round 3 champion

Round 4 champion

Round 4 champion

She opened presents.

Presents

Presents

Presents

And played Throw Throw Burrito.

Throw throw burrito

Some more pictures:

Cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating

Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Cupcakes