The life and times of Ms. Jules Nancy Ferrin

This is a record of the life of the unbreakable Jules Ferrin (born August 16, 2015) of Portland, OR. Each year she (or her parents) answered the same five questions. The result is a timeline that’s part journal, part time capsule, and part photo album, begun at the beginning, by her Uncle Bup.

2016 — turned 1

Oh Boy, It’s a Girl

year one highlights

  • achievementholding things in my hand
  • favoriteMe, Jane from my Uncle Bup and Aunt Jillian
  • thankful formy bassinet, which vibrates!
  • adventuremy first Christmas
  • working on itbaths

“Hey there sweet pea.”

-mom

2017 — turned 2

Big Sister

year two highlights

  • achievementgoing down a slide, bringing things to people
  • favoritepizza
  • thankful formy push cart
  • adventuretouring the cul de sac, swim lessons
  • working on itsilverware, the word “No”

Love sharing a berry shake with pop!

2018 — turned 3

String Beans and Cucumbers

year three highlights

  • achievementpotty-trained! cutting my own food with a knife, using scissors
  • favoritesweets, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Rose/Gold Natives
  • thankful formy little sister, moon bounce!
  • adventureMontessori School, Seattle Mariner’s game!
  • working on itlearning how to ride a bike, taking off my own t-shirt

The year of nonna, pop, Umcle Bup, and Jillian’s week-long visit to Oregon!

2019 — turned 4

Swim Time!

year four highlights

  • achievementwriting her own letters and numbers, almost reading!
  • favoriteloves to color, loves to swim
  • thankful forher little sister, friends at school, dessert
  • adventurewell this is the year of Greta so we’ve been taking her on a lot of trips since Jules went on everything last year. As for adventure I would say learning to swim (def an adventure) and going to the beach and playing in the sand all day!
  • working on itliking dogs

“Mommy I will be nice to them even if they aren’t nice to me.” 😭

2020 — turned 5

A Love of Learning

year five highlights

  • achievementalmost writing words, biking without training wheels, and liking dogs
  • favoritestill loves to swim and going out to dinner
  • thankful forGreta, mommy, and daddy of course as well as meeting new friends
  • adventureBlack Butte and driving to Palm Springs
  • working on itreading and delayed gratification

“When someone doesn’t like your shirt, just say, ‘That’s okay because I like it.’”

2021 — turned 6

Taking the Lead

year six highlights

  • achievementtraveling to Texas
  • favoriteshe would like to tell you her favorite cake is vanilla
  • thankful formusic class in school
  • adventureshe wants to go to Seattle again
  • working on itpracticing tennis

We have a brother!

2022 — turned 7

The World Opens Up

year seven highlights

  • achievementJules completed Single A softball and 2nd grade soccer. She enjoys playing pitcher, catcher, shortstop, and first base. She prefers defense in soccer.
  • favoriteJules loves to read. She will be spotted reading a book to herself on her own.
  • thankful forJules is learning what it means to be grateful. We remind her of all the things we do and have as a family that make our lives so fortunate.
  • adventureJules decided to join the run club at school. She enjoys running laps but often gets side cramps.
  • working on itJules is continuing to learn what is really means to be a big sister. She reminds herself that her sister Greta is 14 months younger than her and is going through different experiences. She is also learning how to be a big sister to her brother David.

Enjoying the water! Boating on Lake Billy Chinook and camping at Neskowin Beach for the Fourth of July!

You have brains in your head,
You have feet in your shoes,
You can steer yourself,
Any direction you choose.