You've Got Talent

Ashlyn's class did a talent show the day before school got out. When we asked Ashlyn what she wanted to do for her talent she said "I'm really good at tennis". So we thought it would be so unique and cute for her to "serve" wiffle balls into the crowd. She thought this sounded great and was really excited. She went outside that morning while waiting for the bus and practiced, which I loved because I got to take some pictures of her--which has been a tough task lately.
I was a little nervous when I found out that the talent show was in the library. I was sure that we were going to break something but it was great! She did such a good job! She stood up when it was her turn and said "For my talent I'm going to show tennis skills. If you catch it, you keep it!". This was a hit as all the kids thought it was so fun to try and catch the balls. It was fun to see something unique and she hit her serves perfectly. The first two serves hit the same little old ladies right in the head, but everybody got a good laugh and Ashlyn made sure to move it around after that.

I was once again the proud mommy who was sad to see the year coming to an end. But as I watched all the kids do their talents and sing their songs, I couldn't help but notice how far they have all come during the school year. They were looking like "big kids" and feeling so confident in what they can do. Ashlyn's teacher has done such a great job and Ashlyn has really grown so much. {And, just in case you're wondering, I cried--a little bit}.