Gabrielle's 8th Grade Promotion

My baby girl is officially done with Jr. High and is now beginning a new chapter in her life... High School! I can't believe it, wasn't it only yesterday I was walking her to Kindergarten? It sure seems like these years went by fast. It was a good morning, although it rained the entire day and that is unusual for Tucson. Fortunately her ceremony was held inside in the gym. Her Principal, Mrs. Nelson gave an amazing speech and then presented them with a star she had named after their 2009 promoting class. She told them the coordinates of the star and that it would be there forever shining down on them. Then they played a picture and video slideshow of their 2008-2009 school year. After that, we all met in the courtyard and breezway for more hugs, tears and pictures. Gabrielle's grandmas were there to present gifts and flowers and we gave her a bouquet of flowers as well. When the crowd cleared, I drove Gabrielle to the church down the street so the Limo could pick them up. The Dad of one of Gabrielle's friends got them a Limo to drive them around for 2 hours and drop them off at a restaurant for lunch. The rain foiled all of my photographing opportunities but I got a few good ones! Gabrielle looked gorgeous as always! I loved the dress she picked out. It had spaghetti straps so we had to buy a sweater to comply with the school's dress code, but it looked really nice. We bought her shoes at DSW, they cost more than the dress but they were so pretty and they went with the dress perfectly. I think she had a really nice day! I know I did!