On Saturday, February 25th, Owen passed his driving test!!! He had already taken the test two times last year and not passed. He knew what he was doing, but he unfortunately would let his nerves get the best of him. Our friend Micah offered to take Owen out for a mock drive test. On January 30th, he came over with the kids and then him and Owen headed out. He had Owen drive around all over downtown Kent...which is where the drive test would be. They were gone for an hour and half. He was so complimentary of Owen's driving. I really think having Owen do that with someone that wasn't his parent really did boast his confidence in himself a bit.
Michael also took him downtown Kent a couple more times and then we scheduled the test. I really was not wanting to push him, but to encourage him that he knew what he was supposed to do and he could do it. He is a great driver. I also really wanted him to get his license before we got to the point where we had to renew his permit.
We are so proud of Owen and excited for him since this is going to open up so many opportunities for him.
On Thursday, March 2nd, he drove off on his own for the very first time. He has piano lessons every Thursday so he drove himself to lessons.
Of course I was that mom that stood at the door taking pictures of him driving away all the while silently praying that God keeps him safe!
Off he goes!!!
He's back!!!
It felt so weird with him being gone. It wasn't like he was out with Daddy or at church or with a friend. He was out on his very own all by himself. Such a crazy huge step!
He has done amazing driving! He's even stops at the library and picks up books for us. I've had him take Jack to his Orthodontist appt and go up to Fred Meyer's to pick up Ella' Rx. It's so awesome!
On March 28th, one week after Ella got her braces removed it was Owen's turn. Last picture with braces!!!
Look at those gorgeous straight teeth!
Back on March 14th, Owen had his first job interview. He applied to be a Ride Technician at Wild Waves. Michael gave him a practice interview to prepare him. His actual interview was only about 5 minutes long. The very next day he got an email with an offer letter. I'm so proud of him!
On April 1st, he attended Orientation.
He got his parking pass and his name badge! Next up for him is Ride School which will be on Saturday, April 22nd. Wild Waves opens on May 27th this year so I'm sure he'll be working a few days prior to that. This is just the beginning of so many changes for him and it's excited and a little scary at the same time. Our summer is going to look different that's for sure...with him working he won't be able to go on every adventure with us, but that's just life.
This is the reason I wanted to go on that amazing Christmas Trip. I knew this would be the year of great change. Change isn't bad it's just different and it's the unknown that's scary, but it's our job to raise these kids to be fully functioning adults one day and he's well on his way and we couldn't be prouder of our sweet young man!
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