Bella's yearbook ad
Bella is moving onward and upward with her life and I KNOW she is going to do amazing and great things!
In the past ten days, Bella turned 18, went to prom, went to orientation, and graduated yesterday.
She leaves for Costa Rica tomorrow for an 11 day adventure with the same company she has been away with for the past three years.
That's a lot on one kids plate!
In the past ten days, Bella turned 18, went to prom, went to orientation, and graduated yesterday.
She leaves for Costa Rica tomorrow for an 11 day adventure with the same company she has been away with for the past three years.
That's a lot on one kids plate!
One of my favorite prom pictures
Last week was the senior breakfast, the senior bar-b-que, the senior awards dinner and time to get ready for graduation.
The Hen Hud Class of 2015 is a bright class. They had 78 Presidential scholars. There are kids headed to schools from East to West (California) and North (Canada) to South (Arizona, Florida). Ivy league schools, almost ivy, top 20, community, military and undecided. They are an adventurous group.
Bella was able to be a part of the quartet of young women singing the National Anthem as well as a few other pieces, including the senior song, "I Lived." (That song was also used as the senior dance piece. It is almost guaranteed to make me cry whenever I hear it.)
There were more than a few moving moments during this ceremony. The speeches were excellent. Bruce & Kathy getting their son Nicky's degree for him, as he is already at the Air Force Academy. Debbie presenting her daughter with her diploma. Seeing the pictures of Kate and Jack.
The Hen Hud Class of 2015 is a bright class. They had 78 Presidential scholars. There are kids headed to schools from East to West (California) and North (Canada) to South (Arizona, Florida). Ivy league schools, almost ivy, top 20, community, military and undecided. They are an adventurous group.
Bella was able to be a part of the quartet of young women singing the National Anthem as well as a few other pieces, including the senior song, "I Lived." (That song was also used as the senior dance piece. It is almost guaranteed to make me cry whenever I hear it.)
There were more than a few moving moments during this ceremony. The speeches were excellent. Bruce & Kathy getting their son Nicky's degree for him, as he is already at the Air Force Academy. Debbie presenting her daughter with her diploma. Seeing the pictures of Kate and Jack.
Photo credits: Debbie and Claire ~ thank you so much!
A shout out to the talented Sam Tetro for creating a senior video that had me weeping from the first note of the song "Home" to the ending videos. Bravo!
After the ceremony, 22 of us headed to Table 9 for a celebratory meal. It was so much fun! My sister Jane got this picture as they brought out dessert.
Bella and Peter ~ the only picture of the day of the two of them!
This year, the high school added this fun feature to our scrolling billboard - so exciting to see where the kids are all heading!
In August, Bella will be a freshman at the University of Vermont. It was her first choice of schools, so I am delighted for her.
In August, Bella will be a freshman at the University of Vermont. It was her first choice of schools, so I am delighted for her.
Our school added this feature this year. Very cool!
Last week, we headed up to Burlington for orientation. It was a fantastic three days - seeing the campus, meeting new friends, both Bella and I - and having a chance to catch up with my niece Caitlan and her boyfriend Dave. Caitlan is a UVM alumni and remained in Burlington after graduation. They gave us a tour around town and heads up on the best places to get a bite to eat. We had dinner at a divine restaurant with them, catching up and getting to know Dave. (We like him a lot!)
Cousins: UVM Class of 2019, UVM Class of 2011
Judging from Bella's reaction to orientation, I am assured she will not only get along stupendously with her roommate, but she will have a most marvelous time.
Bella, a green girl, & Camille (Bella's roommate)
Like most parents, I am particularly proud of my kids. It's been an honor to raise Bella. She is confident, sassy, caring, hilarious, and one of my favorite people to take a road trip with. Ninety percent of the time I love her music. The other 10% of the time, I need quiet. (She hates that 10% for the record.)
Here's what I know about my Bella:
OH (!) the places I expect this kid to go.
Congratulations my Bella Girl!
I love you more than you will ever know...until you have your own kids.
Happy, Happy EVERYTHING!
xo
Here's what I know about my Bella:
- She has a smile that lights a room
- She loves her friends
- She loves having them hang out here
- She loves a Carvel run
- She is far more sensitive than she will ever let on
- She honestly loves school
- She likes to get good grades
- She is not afraid to go out into the world and be herself
- She knows I adore her
OH (!) the places I expect this kid to go.
Congratulations my Bella Girl!
I love you more than you will ever know...until you have your own kids.
Happy, Happy EVERYTHING!
xo
Bella and I, along with my sister Jane and her daughter Colleen, and our friend Jean and her daughter Caleigh saw GLEE Live a few times.
All three girls graduated this year ~ Col and Caleigh from Yorktown High School on Saturday.
Colleen and Caleigh are both headed to SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall! Right across the lake from Bella.
Since the girls AND the show graduated this year, I thought, here's the perfect version to share.
Each of you have YEARS to LIVE.
DO it!
xoxo
All three girls graduated this year ~ Col and Caleigh from Yorktown High School on Saturday.
Colleen and Caleigh are both headed to SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall! Right across the lake from Bella.
Since the girls AND the show graduated this year, I thought, here's the perfect version to share.
Each of you have YEARS to LIVE.
DO it!
xoxo
Caleigh and Colleen
I, I, I
I did it all
I, I, I
I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived
https://youtu.be/qaqVwlkTENc
I did it all
I, I, I
I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived
https://youtu.be/qaqVwlkTENc
