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B2S 2017

Isn't it hard to believe that the next school year is just a few weeks away?  As a kid, I remember the summer lasting seemingly forever.  Perhaps it was where I lived, in one of those tired old towns where nothing much ever happened, but summer was always hot, lazy, and long.  Those were the days!  Now, summer is a small pause from routine, from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind.  

For this first young lady, the new school year is the beginning to an end.  Miss Katelyn will embark upon her last year in high school at a new school.  Although I didn't have Katelyn in class, I did see her frequently in the halls.  Her personality shines and will certainly attract plenty of new friends.  Good luck to this fun girl!  Enjoy every minute!  But don't forget, once a bulldog, always a bulldog! 












Next up is my sweet girl.  Folks, this is a big year.  Kindergarten!  Although it's hard for me to believe she is big enough to go to big girl school, I know she will love every second of it.  She has her Shopkins backpack and My Little Pony lunch box and thermos from Grandma and Grandpa ready to go.  We are still working on tying shoes and a few other things that will most certainly make her teacher's day a little easier, but overall, she is ready for this venture.  I can't wait to hear her reading her own books by the time this year is finished.  I can't wait to hear all the stories and songs she learns throughout the day.  Mostly, I can't wait to see the progress Izzy makes with her hearing and speech.  We are off to Vanderbilt just before school starts to see a new specialist. {I'm excited!}  Couple that with her therapy from our Talk Back friends and Ms. Janey at school and I have no doubt Miss Izzy will have a super successful year.  

As an ode to librarians near and far, plus a little nudge from my sister, the vision for this session came to fruition.  Hopefully, Izzy will be Mommy's little helper instead of Mommy's little terror when she visits the library!  Ha!    This will be a great year!  











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