Gianna's elementary school graduation

Well my baby is done with elementary school.  I can't believe it.  What a year it's been for her. Starting a new school in the fall which caused a lot of tears and anxiety, but Gianna adjusted very quickly and really loved her new school.  She adored her teachers and made lots of new friends.

Her school had a really nice graduation ceremony yesterday...

Gianna received two awards!!  One was the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence (not many received that one) and even came with a letter from President Obama!  She's a smarty pants for sure!!

Her second award was the Citizenship Award for good behavior and effort for the entire school year (and not everyone got one of those either)...



Proud Mom and Dad...

Gianna and one of her new friends she met this year, Amanda...

Gianna and Kassie (who is moving to Vermont tomorrow)...

Gianna, Kassie and Maggie...

Gianna and Kate (also a new friend this year)...

Gianna and Abby...

Her awesome teacher Mrs. Miller.  We loved her!!

This is Gianna's artwork that was hanging on the wall at graduation.  This really speaks to who she is and what she loves...animals...dance...art...and her dream to be on TV!

Class of 2023!?!?  That kind of took my breath away when I saw that in the program.  And I'm sure that will be here in a blink of an eye!