Samara finished off a great school year. I'm so glad she had a positive experience. I am not ready for her to go full day next year. She had a great class and teacher. I loved helping out in her class a few times a month and seeing her in action. Most of all, I was thrilled that she wanted and loved having me there. That might not be the most exciting part of her school day in the future, so I tried to enjoy it.
I wanted to show how much she's grown this year. The blue tape is her height at the beginning of the school year. The idea looked better in my head but you get the picture. Samara has grown up in many ways.
This is her music recital back in April. She's in her second year of Let's Play Music and started learning keyboard this year. It's so fun to see her gain skills from regularly practicing (though getting her to practice was always that fun :)).
At her dance recital she ended up with the Switzerland flag, which I think is a sign of her future spouse. *wink wink* I get choked up whenever I see her perform anything. Why? Not because she's the best at it but because she's my baby and it's so neat to see her learn and grow. I look at Asher and then at Samara and consider all she's learned in 6 short years; I am amazed and grateful.
Samara showing off the two pieces she chose to showcase in her art show. I love her art class and think everything she does is brilliant! I wish I could join the class. :)
Her awesome teaching assistant
Her wonderful teacher, who had twins 4 days before Asher and came back to finish the year. I'm so impressed she was willing to face all those kindergarteners so soon after having a baby.
Pictures obviously are better in the shade than bright sun
Samara bounced up to me when I picked her up today exclaiming, "Mom, I got recognized at our assembly and got the 'excellent reader' award!" She was so proud and so was I. I know learning to read, write, and do numbers are pretty ordinary things, but that doesn't stop her mama from thinking she is extraordinary and destined for greatness.
I can't believe how big she is getting! SLOW DOWN Samara! And you're not just a biased mama, her artwork IS incredible--and MUCH better then anything I could do (which isn't saying much but STILL!) :)
ReplyDeleteSamara is EXTRAORDINARY!!! I love this post b/c it showcases all that Samara has accomplished and I agree w/ you that as you look at baby Asher it IS amazing to see what can happen in six short years. I love the art show case the best.....that's pretty awesome work she has done! And of course the SWISS FLAG = future families together wink wink!!!
ReplyDeleteShe IS destined for greatness! I love her and her amazing art talent and lovely vibrato when she sings! She's so clever and cute!
ReplyDeleteI get choked up every time one of my kids performs something too. I love this post on Samara. She is such an amazing kid! And she is so lucky to have you as a mother.
ReplyDeleteSamara is extraordinary and destined for greatness! I loved the pictures of her performing because she looked SO HAPPY!
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