I realized I never wrote about when Jane graduated from elementary school.
It's a big deal and will mean she will join Claire in middle school next year.
It also means that she will have class "periods"--
except she doesn't want me to call it that. Instead, She'd call it
something else because period totally embarrasses her
(for obvious reasons...duh).
Then I realized I didn't post about Claire graduating from 7th grade
(last year) either. Better late than never!
I photographed the girls dancing in the traditional
"maypole," which they performed after the graduation ceremony.
I am so proud of my girls; they are growing right up.
They are unique and have such dear friends. I am so grateful for the good
influences in their little lives.
These girls are unique. I mean, really, really special.
They are so good and so kind.
They are bright and happy, and they know who they are
and where they are going, and most importantly, they know of
their beautiful worth.
The photos are almost identical, just a year apart. It's cute.
Mr. Nielson and I presented both Claire and Jane with a gold watch.
Engraved on the watch is a love note with the date.
I hope they treasure it forever.
After the ceremony and the dance, Umi joined us for lunch
honoring the girls.
It's been a joy to have these little girlies 15 months apart.
They are practically twins. Irish twins, anyway.
