butterfly

well we made it through another phase my emma...
high school can be rough on some mama/daughter relationships,
but i think we did an excellent job!
there were only a few minor bumps in the road...
looking back though i think we can both say
that you have made a lot of really great choices.

you are an intelligent, creative and thorough student.
i love to see you enjoying what you do...
and we know it's not chemistry!
(that is just fine with me)
part of growing up
is finding what you are passionate about.
there's no denying what you excel at,
your amazing grades tell it all.
 a beautiful writer of essays and reports.
brilliant work! 

my butterfly girl,
you have truly grown to be a lovely young lady.
remember all the life lessons you have learned...
because it's almost
time to
fly.
i could not possibly love you more.
xox

little star

last night my baby received her grade 8 diploma.
she's always been a successful student...
but last night her personality was also recognized
and i couldn't be more proud.
she is kindhearted, well behaved, respectful and empathetic.
she is also dependable, honest and mature.
many social challenges have come her way
and she has always stayed true to who she is.
it's sometimes hard being the good girl,
but please don't ever stop
because that is what makes you so special.
i love your beautiful heart.
xox

sunday's peonies...

i love my peonies...

they're kind of extra special
because they go from bud to bloom overnight...

the same heat that brings them to life
is what ultimately shortens their show.

i wish it wasn't like that...

but it's another life lesson i suppose...

love it while it's here,

because a storm could appear out of nowhere

and all of the beauty will just fall to the ground.

appreciate your peonies...
happy sunday
xox

she loves books...

i was inside...
and i came across this while
browsing pinterest...
and then i looked out on the deck...

she's my nerd girl.
she knows it.
she loves textbooks.
i love her.
xox

wordless wednesday...june, muskoka style...

love to watch her dance...

yesterday was another big day around our house...
elsie had her year end recitals.

she dances for fun,
not to compete...
she loves to dance,
it comes from her heart.

this year she learned to tap
and she was a natural...
watching her do what she loves
is all a mama could ask for.

we're so proud of you boo.
you went out there and did your thing,
you had the courage
and instinct to improvise when needed.
you were my little star...
you lit up that stage
and amazed us all.
good job baby...
xoxo

big day for little emma...

emma's prom...

she was stunning.
i mean really, really so beautiful...
the dress was perfect.
(so her)

the hair was lovely.

we are so proud of this girl...

i hope it was everything you
dreamed it would be...