I have been dreading this day all school year while, at the same time, anxiously awaiting it. It sure was bittersweet. So proud of all of Taylor's elementary school accomplishments, but nervous and sad that middle school is around the corner. 
Taylor has been such a wonderful role model for Allison- dedicated to her school work, self-motivated and responsible.
She has been a loyal friend to all of the girls she has met from Kinder through 5th grade.
The stage was officially set- CLASS OF 2010
Waiting for the ceremony to begin
Mr. McTasney welcomed students, staff and parents and gave a short speech to the kids about making good choices and choosing positive influences in their lives.
Taylor received the Presidential Academic Excellence Award
She was also called up to shake hands with Mrs. Atkinson, Miss Ault and Mr. McTasney.
The students sang a few songs that choked me up a bit about life lessons. I especially loved the one about following the lessons of a poem hanging on the kindergarten wall.
After the ceremony, we moved in the MPR for cookies and lemonade. Each student had a cute poster hanging on rope that displayed a 5th grade individual and group photo along with a poem about kites:"KITES"
I see children as kites...
You spend a lifetime trying to get them
off the ground. You run with them until you're both
breathless...they crash...they hit the rooftop...you patch
and comfort, adjust and teach. You watch them lifted
by the wind and assure them that someday they'll fly.
Finally they are airborne, they need more string and you
keep letting it out. But with each twist of the ball of twine,
there is a sadness that goes with the joy. The kite becomes
more distant, and you know it won't be long before that
beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you
together and will soar as it is meant to soar, free and alone.
Only then do you know that your job is done.
-Erma Bombeck
After 3 amazing years with Mrs. Atkinson, we will miss her bunches!!
It was so nice having Grandma and Papa here to share in the special day.
One proud Daddy
We pulled Taylor out of school and took her to a delicious lunch at Harry's (her favorite spot).
I love you Taylor B. and am so excited to see what you will accomplish in middle school!
