Well, friends. Laela wrapped grade six this year. In our small town, thats a biggish deal, because high school comes in grade seven! Every kid was dressed for the occasion to varying degrees. They each gave a speech. They were all in slideshows. Everyone got a gift, made a joke, and received applause. It was a really lovely event.
But the real thrill was after, when Laela went on a date with Auntie (Cher) where they got some snacks, treats, toured the university, read outside, but most importantly, took pictures of my beautiful Laela. And guys. She is SO beautiful 😍
I very lightly waved her hair in the morning. I had plans to add a little makeup or something to make her feel extra fancy, but I didn’t even think of it the morning of, and I’m so glad because I honestly think it might’ve cheapened the whole thing.
My twirly girly!
And the answer is NO, her dress could not be more beautiful. It is absolutely PERFECT for her. I would’ve killed for suck a dress at her age! Immense bonus points go to Cher and her mom for measuring things up and altering it to get it to that perfect point.
Ugh. I know I’m posting too many of these, but there are none I can really cut out!! She is TOO BEAUTIFUL! Because you can tell she FEELS beautiful!!!
Into the airplane room they went! Auntie’s favorite room!
Secret garden vibes 🍃
Aaaaand the flowerbed. Some inside jokes with this one 😏 Apparently the pair of them spent FAR too much time here for Laela’s liking, hahaha!
Ugh. Gorgeous, girl. As if you don’t already look like a university student.
Hey Laela, are you over it?
My reader 😍📚
They had the best time. I have it on good authority from both ladies that they LOVED their day together. The memories will indeed last forever, I have no doubt in my mind, and the insiders will live on. Remember that lifelong flowerbed, and the squirrel that was throwing sticks in anger. Remember all the sketchy things in the university gift shop. Remember the yummy drinks, and reading in the bowl. Remember feeling SO beautiful…
And (hopefully) so appreciated, and like you killed the photo sesh for your beautiful niece 😘
Thank you, Cher, for this incredible gift of love for Laela. This meant so very much to her.
And you mean so very much to me 💜
High school – here comes Laela!!!
