Today Is The Day AFTER The Day...

my girls sang real a capella with the Vassar Devils!

What a tremendous night!  First, you had a two hour clinic with the Devils and then you got to perform on stage with them!

So many smiles and so much singing love to share.  We were so lucky that all of us, including Grandmom, Grandpop, Aunt Maria and Debbie came to support you.

My favorite part was when the Devils sang our wedding song and when you all sang together at the end.  WOW!  You girls were just amazing!  Love your creative outlets!

Vassar Selfie!

Today Was The Day..

HUGE DAY!  This morning, as I drove to work, I found out you were accepted to the high school we had really wanted you to get into. I called your dad on the phone, blubbering away with happiness.  I was a mess when I got to work.  I was that happy!!

It has been weighing on us for months, this decision of high school, and to know that you have a wonderful, safe school that you could thrive in makes the past year of work all worth it.

Yes it is far away, but there is no where on earth I wouldn't take you if I thought it was the right place for you.  I am so happy, so proud and so excited for you.

HAPPY kid!  And happy dad behind him
 

Learning the good news!

Today Was The Day...

Yesterday was the day you led the band in the Festival of the Whales parade!

You were confident, relaxed and led your group with amazing grace.  I have loved seeing you blossom with the band.  From a frustrated, crying 5th grader who couldn't make a note, to drum major!  It shows me that you are capable of pretty much anything you want to accomplish, and that is a beautiful thing.

Lead on!

Our personal cheering section!

Today Was The Day...

My dear, you are just the sweetest!  Today (and yesterday) you have absolutely insisted on helping Grandmom clean up everything from the dinner table!

We don't know what happened to make you want to do this, but gosh, you sure are making Momma proud!  What did we do to have such a kind, loving girl, filled with a servant's heart????

I love you forever and always, thank you for being you.

My precious Z