Field Trip and Graduation

I was a chaperone on Kiara's field trip to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. The views were just gorgeous, as you can see from the photos below.

The next week, Kiara graduate from elementary school. My little girl is growing up! Here are two pictures taken on the "Big Day".

Kiara in her graduation dress. Take note... it's not often you see her in a DRESS!

After the ceremony with her "beau".

From Preschool to Middle School

Kiara has one week left of elementary school. I can't believe she is about to become a middle-schooler!! Seems like yesterday I was taking her to preschool. She is certainly picking up all those preteen traits. I've dealt with children up through age 11 all through my teaching career, foster parenting, and helping w/ friends' kids... but this is a whole new territory for me. Pimples 'n boys 'n hormones 'n girl feuds 'n texting 'n drama 'n eye-rollin'. What's a mom to do? No, really... I mean it... what's a mom to do????

Kiara at age 3- sweetly and innocently holding a kitty.

Now at age 11 torturing our cat, Bo... at least it's a reprieve from torturing me!