Eddie, age 12

We're a whole new level of late this year as I finish this roughly five months late. But...it's been a weird year and maybe this is a better time to hear from Eddie about life. We've been especially grateful for Eddie's chill nature this year as we experienced some upheaval and landed in new places. He has taken things in stride, made new friends, kept old friends, tried new things, took on new independence and responsibility, and kept us laughing all year with his well-timed one-liners.

Eddie stayed busy this year with basketball and baseball as usual. This fall he also gave football a try and switched from piano to trumpet lessons as he adjusts to a new music program. New school means lots of new things, and we're excited to see what the rest of this year brings! Love you, Eddie!

Mom: I know we're super late on this interview, but hopefully now that you've been 12 for a few months and school has started, it's easier to answer some of these! 

What was your favorite memory from the last year?

Probably going to Michigan Adventure with Aidrick - going on Shivering Timbers with his dad!

What is one way God's been working in your life this year?

Helping me adjust my lifestyle, like going from LCS to Grand Ledge, everything is different. I started football, my days are different.

How do you feel about being twelve?

Well, I've been 12 for 4.5 months now...and so far it feels not very different. Starting 7th grade, that feels different, but turning 12 doesn't seem like that big of a deal.

What are you most looking forward to in the next year? Your last year of being a "kid" before you turn 13.

I don't know if there's one big thing, but I'm excited to go to St. Louis and I think I get to go to Cedar Point again. Those are probably the most exciting. And I don't know if there's an actual plan, but maybe we're going to Florida?

Who are your best friends?

Probably Cameron, Aidrick, Benji, and Otto. [They are all old friends/cousins also going to Beagle.] I'd like to get together with Brady, Max, and Armani, but I'm not sure if I'll see them for awhile.

What are your strengths?

This is a hard one. I'm good at not crashing out at DJ even when he's being crash-out worthy. I'm patient with other people. I'm pretty good at music and baseball.

What careers are you considering?

Well, I'm 12. [So true. It's about time you get a job.] I don't really have like big dreams, but I would like to be a baseball announcer or a teacher or something. [What do you think you'd like to teach?] If it was middle or high school, maybe band or math or science.

Why are you interested in those fields?

They just sound like fun, and I think I'd be good at them.

What’s your favorite song or type of music right now?

I'm listening to Green Day a lot.

What's your favorite food?

Tacos.

Current favorite movie?

Ooh...probably Spiderman No Way Home, Avengers End Game, Thunderbolts, Spiderman Brand New Day.

Current book you're reading? Or should I say books?

I'm reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.

Favorite color?   

Right now it's green and yellow.

Favorite place to be?

Probably Gull Lake or Sault Ste. Marie - Grandpa's condo.

What are your favorite things to do? 

I like to play trumpet, read, play baseball and football, and watch TV.

Is there anything else you want us to know about you?

Well they never let us say "no" to this question at school, so...I'm flying to St. Louis this week!