Back to School

 The girls returned to school this week, and both received their spring photos back. They're both looking older - and both girls lost teeth this week.

 We don't normally buy the spring pictures, but we bought a sheet of Cora's, because, well, look at that. She's holding a diploma. Or promotion sheet. Or rolled-up piece of paper with a bow.

Whatever it is, the meaning is there - this kid will be finished with her seven years of elementary school in just two short months.

Cora had a busy week at school, with lots of student council meetings and lunchtime musical rehearsals. On Thursday, she spoke to the school at Morning Ceremony to remind students about the family dance on Friday evening, and to dress up for the following week's spirit day (backwards day). Thanks to her teacher for sharing this photo with me!

Violet took her Art Club box to school Friday and worked on her drawings. Notice the set of keys on the necklace, and the padlock she's using on the painted black cardboard box. Art Club drawings are serious things.

My parents recently took Violet out, and they ended their afternoon at spot off Plum Canyon that has exploded in purple lupine after our rainy winter.