Friday, 20 July 2012

So Proud!

Today is the last day of the school year here. For Helen it is the very last day of primary school. Such a huge occasion. To celebrate they had a leavers assembly this morning where each Y6 child featured a talent, cups were awarded, songs sang and good fun had by all.

Yes, I cried. Of course I did. My baby is becoming a young woman. And such a lovely one most of the time at that.

She has gone from this loveable baby...


... to the first day of school. (I love the seriousness in Emily's face here. She knew life was changing.) Helen could not wait to start school though.


And here she was today.


Needless to say you do want to know what she won the cup for. (Don't you?!) Helen got the Art Cup, and it was the only one she absolutely, desperately wanted to win. Can you tell from the smile on her face?! You can't see the smile on my face, but it is just as wide as Helen's. I am just so proud!

Susan
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36 comments:

  1. Collingwood Sports Guy20 July 2012 at 13:35

    Congratulations to Helen. I'm sure Helen and Emily are equally proud of Mom and Dad.

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  2. Deborah OHare20 July 2012 at 13:44

    So lovely. Well done Helen!

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  3. Nicky20 July 2012 at 13:48

    Congratulations to Helen and you, proud mum! She has changed a bit but we can still recognise her!

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  4. memmens20 July 2012 at 13:51

    Wow I wonder where she gets her artistic talent! Hope you have a great summer break with them before the delights of big school!

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  5. Unknown20 July 2012 at 13:54

    Yey! Congrats to Helen, and to you xxx

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  6. Strawberry Patch20 July 2012 at 13:57

    so fast, how does it go just so fast?! Here's to a special summer together before the changes start accelerating, I know they change so much when they start primary and I have heard it is even quicker when they start secondary school.

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  7. Pennie20 July 2012 at 14:16

    Yay, well done, Helen. I still think of my littlest sister in a very similar pose to that of Helen's baby shot in your post - whenever she rings me to discuss boyfriend trouble, my mental image is of her in a sleep suit with one of those baby walker trolleys full of bricks, aged 2 or thereabouts. She's 25 now!

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  8. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs20 July 2012 at 14:25

    Aw, well done Helen!! Enjoy the summer hols now before she goes off to big school!

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  9. Cathy20 July 2012 at 14:29

    Woo hoo! Congratulations!!!!!!

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  10. Leanne20 July 2012 at 14:43

    Congratulations for Helen! I am so glad I got to meet her, she is growing into a fine person.

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  11. Mrs Flying Blind...20 July 2012 at 14:49

    Well done Helen!!!
    I think it is a bit mean your mum had you cleaning before you were even one!
    Enjoy the summer xxx

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  12. Sarah20 July 2012 at 15:14

    awwww you're such a big softie!!! Big congrats to Helen on the art award :-)

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  13. Catherine20 July 2012 at 15:38

    Wow, its a huge milestone in her life: primary to secondary, although I bet she can't wait! Big congratulations to her for winning the art award

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  14. Di20 July 2012 at 15:49

    Wow! Senior school in the autumn and a whole new start. Enjoy the summer and the long lazy days, Helen & mum! Di x

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  15. Sarah20 July 2012 at 16:03

    Way to go Helen!

    PS I can't believe you had that child doing your housework in her romper suit!!!

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  16. Kelly20 July 2012 at 16:04

    Go Helen! Gorgeous pics :)

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  17. Archie The Wonder Dog20 July 2012 at 16:37

    Congratulations Helen! I hope you all have a wonderful summer holiday xx

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  18. Kathy MacKie20 July 2012 at 17:29

    Congrat's to you both and many wonderful years ahead, a budding young lady!. The Art Cup, yes, she follows in her Mom's footsteps

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  19. Jo @ life in lists20 July 2012 at 18:04

    Well done Helen! I had exactly the same feeling in miniature today - my eldest 'graduated' from nursery. Couldn't believe that he isn't a teeny weeny little baby any more! Not that he was ever that teeny weeny...

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  20. tusen20 July 2012 at 18:44

    Big congratulations Helen! And congratulations to you, Susan, as well :)

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  21. Isisjem20 July 2012 at 18:52

    Well done Helen!!! And my doesn't she look like you!

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  22. Gill20 July 2012 at 19:28

    Congratulations Helen!

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  23. Reene@Nellie's Niceties20 July 2012 at 20:22

    Oh bless her :) She looks so happy! Not surprised you're so proud :)

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  24. Sew Create It - Jane20 July 2012 at 20:26

    Congratulations to Helen! Hope she has a wonderful summer as she prepares for high school.

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  25. Katy Cameron20 July 2012 at 21:42

    Good to see she's grown out of the sock chewing stage ;o) Congrats on the cup too!

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  26. Susan20 July 2012 at 23:10

    Where does the time go? You have the right ot be proud! She looks so happy and ready to take on the world!

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  27. Susan20 July 2012 at 23:12

    Congratulations to Helen - and Mum and Dad. It's a wonderful thing to watch your baby grow up.

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  28. Lucy | Charm About You20 July 2012 at 23:22

    That is so precious! Congratulations Helen, that's fantastic!
    I cried today too, Fred's last day at nursery! xx

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  29. Kirsten20 July 2012 at 23:23

    I am sure Helen will embrace her high school experience - congratulations to her on winning the prize.

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  30. Marg21 July 2012 at 00:08

    Congratulations to Helen, well done, and super fantastic that she received the Art Cup. No wonder you are so proud of her.

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  31. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com21 July 2012 at 01:21

    I just got goosebumps seeing that bright smile! Congrats to Helen! ANd don't tell her, but she was an adorable baby and is an even more gorgeous young lady!

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  32. Danny Heyen21 July 2012 at 03:43

    Congrats! It's the first day of school next week for our kiddos!

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  33. Dianne Neale21 July 2012 at 07:03

    Wow what a smile - it says it all really!

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  34. Cindy21 July 2012 at 13:24

    There's an art cup? That's so awesome! Well done, Helen! Well done, mama. xx

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  35. Collette21 July 2012 at 13:51

    That is totally fantastic that she got the art cup!!! clearly takes after her mum! I can understand the tears I will be the same too. Doesn't it just go far too fast???? It truly terrifies me :(

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  36. Sheila22 July 2012 at 09:33

    Wonderful.x

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