pictures from the patch: Princess Grad

Grade eight. I remember it so well. It was such a transformational year for myself, and it was a year of transformation for my daughter as well. She has grown up so much this past year - and her grade eight graduation was an awesome way to showcase her growth. She had been preparing for this night for a long time. I think it was back in March that we bought her a dress. She had been to the mall with a friend and found the perfect one. The day of started with a manicure, and hanging out with a friend. In the afternoon, I took her to get her hair done. After dinner, she did her makeup, and got into her dress.

Even though I had seen her in her dress, and had seen her with her makeup and hair done, when I saw her all put together, she took my breath away a little. She was stunning. I was so proud. We had time for a few quick snapshots on the front lawn before we left.

on her way...she and I walked over to her friends house, while Hubby took the van to the school.

After a few more pictures with her friend, the graduates walked to the high school where the ceremony was. As I watched the girls walk, I was remembering how they became friends - walking back and forth to kindergarten. It seemed fitting that they walked into their newest adventure together.