Our Spring was busier than ever! With one dance competition under our belt, we still had one more to go. This one covered two days for both girls. It was a competition we have never done before, and a tough competition at that. The girls did a great job and worked so hard to improve their performances from the first competition.
This was the first year Cece competed in dance. Having both of my girls competing now is so fun. The love it and I love watching them on stage. I am proud of how hard they worked this year and how much they have improved. With the competitions behind us, recital is last performance of the dance season. Recital weekend is in June and it's a weekend full of all things dance. Fun, but crazy!
Next up for Olivia was being recognized for her amazing artwork from the FAME Festival. A piece of her artwork was awarded the "Mayors Award" at the festival back in March and she was invited to a special ceremony with the Mayor to receive recognition. I was proud of my girl for her art that was so cool, even the Mayor of Fort Wayne thought so!
Before I knew it, it was Mother's Day. I was able to sneak my girls away for a little bit that day so we could get manis/pedis. Cece and I opted to have our toes done, while Olivia wanted to have her nails done. It was fun to have some mommy/daughter time with my girls.
A few weeks later Cecilia was showing off her skills at her annual gymnastics showcase. This is where they highlight everything they have learned all year on each apparatus. My girl showed off her skills on the bars, vault, beam, and floor. She loves gymnastics and it shows.
Olivia's soccer team had a great season and managed to make it all the way to State finals! The worked hard, and played harder. Once they made it down to state finals they lost, coming in third for the season. Not too shabby!
While Olivia was busy with all of her soccer stuff, we had some extra time with Cece. In the Spring the best thing to do is visit the zoo! It's still cool enough to enjoy walking around and the animals are so active.
We managed to squeeze in some zoo time with Olivia too. It seems rare that we can take both girls to the zoo at the same time, so it's nice when the opportunity presents itself. Sister time is the best time!
Before we knew it school was wrapping up for the year! First up was Cece. Our girl had a great 2nd grade year. She worked so hard and met all of the goals that she set and were set for her. Her confidence improved drastically and she matured so much. Next year will be her last year at Peace Montessori. Hard to believe that we will be saying goodbye to a school both Olivia and Cece have spent so many years attending.
Olivia's last day of school was still a few days away, and before the year wrapped up each grade had their "end of the year" party. The entire 6th grade spent the afternoon at Crazy Pins doing glow in the dark bowling. Olivia has made some wonderful friends during her time at Canterbury. Her grade is small so they all know each other and she has made some really special friends.
And just like that, 6th grade was over. The last day of school was only a half day, but a fun one at that. It was a good year for Olivia. She put in the work and it showed through in her grades. She managed to balance her school work with dance and soccer, all with great success. Things will only continue to be more challenging, but I know she can manage it all.
That evening Olivia's hard work was rewarded at the end of the year awards ceremony at her school. She received high honors for maintaining all A's in all four quarters, as well as the "head student" award for being one of the top 8 in her grade. By far one of our proudest moments. What a year it was for her!
School was done and summer had begun. So many things to look forward to...swimming, camp, fun with friends. Bring on the sun and fun!
