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Established in 2001, growing since 2003, drinking since noon.
My niece Kayla is the oldest of the kiddos in our family and was the first to make me an Aunt (a role I take seriously). My goodness she isn't much of a kid anymore. I don't know if it makes me feel old or sad. Although I think Kayla will always be fine with me teaching her something or fixing her a snack, or really waiting on her in any manner. But, she also makes me incredibly proud. She is very bright, creative, driven by her desires and not afraid to stick to her convictions. She has excelled as part of her school's mock trial team, worked with the theater department and always been at the top of her class academically, and personally I enjoy that she loves to play games (always has), enjoys making things, staying up late chatting and giggling and appreciates food and cooking, like me. I miss her terribly and cherish the time we spend together. I wish I could have been with her tonight to see her graduate from middle school and witness her being awarded a scholarship towards her tuition for high school. How fantastic! She also looked incredibly beautiful tonight.