Newest Member of the Family

So after almost eight years, and Cloe's many pleas I finally broke down. Meet Tallulah, she's a 2006 Passat, 6-speed manual transmission, (fake) leather interior, and actual leg room in the back seat. Reggie was a very good car and it was sad to see him go, but it was time to move up in the world, plus poor Fro needed more leg room cuz she will continue to grow and she barely had room to move her feet in the older style Jetta!

The "Anti-Foot Fetish"

So anyone of you who knows me knows that I do not allow anyone to touch my feet. I don't do pedicures, or anything that gross! There is a reason for this little explanation of one of my many idiosyncrasy's, I was in Super Target the other day and I was in the frozen food aisle (not sure why that's so important but here it is). I was walking down the aisle and this guy stops by me and the conversation went as follows:

Guy: "Excuse me but I hope you don't mind me saying so, but you have incredibly sexy feet.

Me: "Um, thanks."

I then make my way, hopefully more nonchalantly than I felt, to several different aisles to make sure he wasn't following me, and then I left!

Let's say it all together now, eeeeeewwwwwww!!!!!!

I must also explain that I did not have sandles on, my shoes had a "T" strap buckle, so no part of my feet were exposed! I just don't understand!

We made it!!!!!!!

May 22nd was kindergarten graduation!!!! Definitely a day to celebrate. It was really cute. The class put on a little performance. They sang three songs, signing the words to all. They sang True Colors, Lean On Me, and I didn't catch the title of the third, but they sure had fun performing. Ya gotta love little kids singing! Since the day was nice graduation was held at a park near the school, and in spite of the fact that someone brought a case of beer, yes to a kindergarten, public school function, it was fun. After the kids got their certificates and the little gifts the teachers got them they got to play on the play ground and eat cupcakes. It was a great way to end the school year. Fro even went up to her teacher, gave her a hug and told her she likes going to school with her. I think that was music to both our ears.

The good news is she will be going back to the same school for 1st grade. I've been told by several people (teachers and parents) that both the 1st grade teachers are excellent so that's good, but the fact that they already know her, have dealt with her, and are willing to make accommodations is a BIG load off my mind. It's summer time though and we have plans to play as much as we can and enjoy the sun.

Cloe getting her certificate from her teacher

Riley, Cloe and Emma

The Class

And The Award Goes To....

A few day's before school ended there was an award assembly for all the students. I got a little card in her back pack letting me know that Little Missy would be receiving an award during this assembly. I wasn't sure what it was but I was (still am) pretty darn proud of her, especially considering how the whole school year started. Anyway, I went and she was the one in her class who received the award for Belonging. Now, to explain there is a national award program that this is attached to and there are eight different awards that go along with it. A student from each grade is selected by the teachers and staff to receive these awards. The explanation went by very quickly and at times it was hard to hear, but basically the belonging award is to recognize the student who is welcoming to everyone, friendly, and helpful to others. She was pretty excited when her name was called. Unfortunately my pictures didn't turn out, too dark to even work with. She was very proud of it and was sure to show everyone!

This is just a quick pic of her being a ham!