The dawning of a new era

Hard to believe that it was 7 years ago that I crossed the street with Janet by the hand, Jocelyn on my hip to take Janet to her first day of Kindergarten. I should have known I was in for trouble when she said to me on that day, " Mom, don't walk beside me..... walk behind me."

I'm hoping she was just trying to demonstrate her Independence rather than making a statement about whether she wanted to be seen with me.

A week ago, she was promoted to Jr. High School..... her days at Hawthorne forever behind her.

We are so pleased with her many accomplishments both this year and the many years leading up to this point.

She loved her teacher, Mr. Ludwig. He pushed just the right amount to get her to work hard.

She has made some amazing friends, all of whom we love lots!

We left her promotion ceremony with a student council award, orchestra award, reading award and citizenship award. She has developed into a beautiful, bright, somewhat opinionated, hard-working, young woman.

Sniff Sniff....... our first baby grew up, under our very noses.