How is that for the saddest perspective on graduating from elementary school. Next year you will be in 6th grade at the middle school. As I was driving you to your last day of school you announced,

Today is my last day of recess for my whole life.

We both sighed.

Monday was your “Moving Up” ceremony, and Wednesday was the last day. You definitely won the award in many people eyes, mine included, for best “Moving Up” day outfit!! You rocked the shoes!!

They had a little party in your classroom afterward – popsicles and everything! YUM!!

And then this was picking you up after you very last day:

One of many promotions in your life, I treasure every opportunity to celebrate you!!