Do you remember your last day in Grade One?
I do, even though it was 167 years ago (ahem)!
It's huge. You are no longer a baby, looking at that long hallway for the first time, wondering who the heck all these giants are.
You are a Grade One Graduate. Oh yeah....on your way to the
big
Grade TWO.
Really huge!
My big girl Dahlia....last Sept 2009 on the first day of school. Grade One.
(Sept 2009)
(Sept 2009)
And now.....June 2010....on the last day of Grade One!
(June 2010)
(June 2010)
(June 2010)
Her average for the year was in the 80's. But she got a 93 in music!
(Oh, her Nan would've been so proud.)
So much has happened for this little girl this year. Travelled back to China, got a little sister, broke her arm, learned how to read (in a day it seemed), played endlessly with her little sister.....
....and made her Mom and Dad so proud.
The last walk down the pathway to Grade One.
The whole world is ahead of you, sweet one!
But for now.....
bring on the Summer Holidays!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
16 comments:
Congrats, Dahlia (and Mommy)! Finishing 1st grade is like finishing up freshman year in high school... :)
They grow so much in a year, don't they? *sigh*
Congratulations to your sweet Dahlia! It's crazy to think our big girls are going to be attending 2nd grade in the fall! (tears falling down face...)
Boy have your two little ones grown since last September. What are you feeding those two??? ;-)
Happy summer vacation to you!
How incredible it is to see your little Sweeties growing and changes before our eyes (screens!):)
Your little Dahlia has definitely had quite a year! And she soared through always with that beautiful smile on her face!
I love the pics with her schoolbag on. There is quite a change from Sept. to June on the way that school bag fits!
Congratulations Dahlia on completing Grade ONE!!!! You DEFINITELY look like a 2nd Grader now Sweetie! Have a beautiful summer! And also congratulations on your music certificate. You must be very proud of yourself!!!!!
Have a beautiful summer! xoxo
Congratulations Dahlia! I love the pictures showing how she looked at the start and then the end. She is such a big beautiful girl!
Congratulations! We are starting Kindergarten in this house, and it feels like they are turning into "kids" right in front of me. I teared up last night thinking I'll be sending Sara to college in 13 years....I'm pitiful.
Looking at her first day of school picture, I realized I've been following your story for one year...my how time flies when you are blogging!
Best,
Indiana Lori
Wanda these pictures are wonderful and take us all on Dahlia's amazing school journey. She is adorable! As a teacher I often saw the scared little faces of the new students each year. It is such a huge deal to start a new year, especially early on. Sending my daughter to preschool this year was huge! She had never been separated from me and it was a major adjustment for both of us. You really captured some great photos here! Have a great day!
Mama Hen
By the way, have a happy summer!
Mama Hen
Congrats to your big (now) second grader!!!
(sigh) I will have one too in the Fall.
Wonderful pics as always, Wanda. :)
Isn't it crazy how in looking back it seems like only a moment ago since that first day....but then when you begin to think about it....really think about it, you realize all the BIG HUGE things that took place and suddenly it seems just right that a whole school year has come and gone!!
Oh, glory be, summer is here!! I just can't get over how both girls have grown! With baby M its all the lovely long locks growing in and with sweet Miss D something in the expression and she's taller too!
BUT look at how pristine her backpack stayed?? That's Ah-mazing!! AND this time around I really noticed your luscious pots/blooms out front.....gorgeous....flowers and girls!!
Happy summer my friend!
Lisa,
Haha about the pristine backpack. Ummm.....this is backpack #2. And it's pretty grungy if you look closely. (PS does magic you know.)I bought two last summer - not remembering that I had already purchased one. Shows you were my head was. (Truth is....it may be permanent....jury's still out!)
;)
Congrats to Dahlia on a successful year and her achievements! Wanda, you have captured the magic of childhood and family with your lens. Love your vision.
Awww, congratulations Dahlia (and mama). Big moments.
Wow,she sure grew up in a short time! Caroline starts first grade in Sept and seeing Dahlia grow up so much this year makes me sad for what I know will happen with Caroline. Sniff....
And you're right. BRING ON SUMMER!!
Gorgeous photos of the family, by the way!
OK...I started tearing up when I read all that has happened this year AND I WAS THERE FOR ALL OF IT! I can't believe the difference in her 'tude...look at her...Big Second Grader...don't mess with her!
Look how short Milana's hair was back in September!
Love her little uniform. did you pick that school because the uniforms are black and white? heheheheh
xoxo
Dita
What a big day! Congrats to your very big girl. Hope you all have a wonderful summer.
Aww! I remember the first day and the last day of first grade. I have to say, looking at her going to school reminds me how different school yards are from here.
Our girls are getting bigger and older. Mine is asking when she'll start college. lol Not until you finish second grade. ;)
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