In my mind, summer officially starts on the last day of school and for us, that is today!
Her teacher had a graduation ceremony for the kids today- it was very nice. She gave them a "diploma" and they sang some songs- I cried and was amazed when Mia led the class in the song, "The Climb" by Hannah Montana. I didn't know that was going to happen so I was caught off guard. She did beautiful- I was so proud of her. I wish I would have had my video camera.
After the ceremony inside, we all went outside to this bridge and the kids stood on one side and the teacher announced their name, gave them a flower, said a few words to them and then they crossed over an official 4th grader. Again- feelings of joy & pride!
*the photo is horribly blown- it was a hodge-podge of shade and sun. Just goes to show that it isn't always about the technical side, it is about the memory! :)
After the cake and farewells, Mia and I went to run some errands and had lunch at the hot dog stand. It was big fun- a great way to end the year.
In other happenings, I don't know if you can tell from above but Mia got her hair chopped off! I am so used to it now but at first, it really threw me because she looks so grown up!
There are more things that I am sure I am forgetting to mention but life calls... Mia is going to an event at church tonight that is like THE event of the year for her. It is big fun and we have to get her ready and I just mowed the grass so I guess I could use a little cleanin' up, too! LOL!
Happy Unofficial Summer!
Her teacher had a graduation ceremony for the kids today- it was very nice. She gave them a "diploma" and they sang some songs- I cried and was amazed when Mia led the class in the song, "The Climb" by Hannah Montana. I didn't know that was going to happen so I was caught off guard. She did beautiful- I was so proud of her. I wish I would have had my video camera.
After the ceremony inside, we all went outside to this bridge and the kids stood on one side and the teacher announced their name, gave them a flower, said a few words to them and then they crossed over an official 4th grader. Again- feelings of joy & pride!
After the cake and farewells, Mia and I went to run some errands and had lunch at the hot dog stand. It was big fun- a great way to end the year.
In other happenings, I don't know if you can tell from above but Mia got her hair chopped off! I am so used to it now but at first, it really threw me because she looks so grown up!
There are more things that I am sure I am forgetting to mention but life calls... Mia is going to an event at church tonight that is like THE event of the year for her. It is big fun and we have to get her ready and I just mowed the grass so I guess I could use a little cleanin' up, too! LOL!
Happy Unofficial Summer!
Yay, summertime and going to the 4th grade! Her hair is adorable!! I'm still in shock mine is starting school in the fall. :( So not ready!
Posted by: Trisha | June 07, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Omigosh, could you she look any cuter? :)
Posted by: Linda Barber | June 09, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I love the idea of them crossing over the bridge. That's just so darn sweet. Give your cutie patootie fourth grader some big hugs from me.
Posted by: Jenn | June 12, 2009 at 11:32 AM