Nothing like a gentle tug on the heartstrings when watching a precious granddaughter graduate from preschool. It's such an innocent age and they feel so big, so proud, when crossing that stage for the award that spells out their great achievement. And the family sits there with tears in their eyes, wondering where the time went, how did she get this age without our noticing it.
But Baylee managed to wipe our tears by being her usual animated self. She didn't just sing the songs with her class or receive her diploma with shyness. She performed. She smiled and waved, and moved on the stage as if she had to awe her audience. Yes, her audience.
After graduation we stopped by Sophia's classroom to peek in on her. She was excited to see us, to say the least. I love this picture of her with her teachers. This expression shows the warm affection she has for these women. So sweet.
Three reasons why being a grandma is so wonderful. Jude's arm around his baby sister shows what a loving, doting big brother he is.
Baylee with her BFFs. What a blessing friends are. Just picture these girls posing just like this in another ten years. Years only make a sweet friendship even sweeter.
Because Sophia was still in class, she missed being a part of this family picture. This was taken during the reception that followed. Jude was proud and anxious to put those flowers into Baylee's arms.
Three generations of ladies. I wish my mother could have attended to show off the one who started all of this.
I gave Baylee a card with money inside for her graduation. You'd think I'd given her $100, she was so grateful and happy. She kept asking her mother if they could go shopping with it.
Her diploma in hand, Baylee is smiling for her audience. Such a ham. I think her mother passed a healthy dose of "outgoing" to Baylee during the gestation period.
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Baylee answered zoologist. For some reason, this came as no surprise to her family. The girl adores every animal she's in contact with and her heart is so big that it includes every kind, every species.
And finally, the picture that shows our true Baylee - the comic, the entertainer, the one who literally takes our breath away. Gotta love that girl.
But Baylee managed to wipe our tears by being her usual animated self. She didn't just sing the songs with her class or receive her diploma with shyness. She performed. She smiled and waved, and moved on the stage as if she had to awe her audience. Yes, her audience.
After graduation we stopped by Sophia's classroom to peek in on her. She was excited to see us, to say the least. I love this picture of her with her teachers. This expression shows the warm affection she has for these women. So sweet.
Three reasons why being a grandma is so wonderful. Jude's arm around his baby sister shows what a loving, doting big brother he is. 
Baylee with her BFFs. What a blessing friends are. Just picture these girls posing just like this in another ten years. Years only make a sweet friendship even sweeter.
Because Sophia was still in class, she missed being a part of this family picture. This was taken during the reception that followed. Jude was proud and anxious to put those flowers into Baylee's arms.
Three generations of ladies. I wish my mother could have attended to show off the one who started all of this.
I gave Baylee a card with money inside for her graduation. You'd think I'd given her $100, she was so grateful and happy. She kept asking her mother if they could go shopping with it.
Her diploma in hand, Baylee is smiling for her audience. Such a ham. I think her mother passed a healthy dose of "outgoing" to Baylee during the gestation period.
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Baylee answered zoologist. For some reason, this came as no surprise to her family. The girl adores every animal she's in contact with and her heart is so big that it includes every kind, every species.
And finally, the picture that shows our true Baylee - the comic, the entertainer, the one who literally takes our breath away. Gotta love that girl.
6 comments:
Great photos, Memaw! All those kids are getting so BIG! Congratulations, Baylee!
Randee looks so beautiful. You, too, Mom! :)
Great pics and beautiful family. I really believe she will attain her goal. Congratulations Baylee!
peggy, what beautiful grandchildren, however,they came from beautigul parents and grandparents.......and grteat grandparents....patty
thanks mom for honoring our girl. she is quite the performer.
I must give credit where credit is due. An absent-minded Memaw forgot her camera and Randee loaded her pictures to my blog. Her pictures, my words. Thanks, Blondie!
Such a beautiful family. This is when it's fun to go to school (for the parents that is).
Kindergarten Baylee? When did you get so grown up!
love you
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