I am a proud aunt.

Kaylynn was my first niece.  I was still in high school when she was born.  I remember how Mom, Dad, and Grandma took off to Virginia Beach to be there for her birth.  I was working at Video Stop and was so anxious about hearing of her arrival.  She was the first baby in our family and I know she holds a special place in all of our hearts. 

While we were visiting Indiana a few weeks back we were so lucky to be there for her 6th grade graduation!  She has been at St. Paul since beginning school and will be going to public school next year.  I know it is bittersweet for her to be going to a new (and much bigger!) school next year, but she is excited too.  Some of her friends from St. Paul will be switching to her school, too, sot hey can experience that journey together.  St. Paul only goes till 6th grade so everyone will be attending a new school next year.  

Back to her graduation.....
It was such a proud moment!  Kaylynn was asked to give the student address as one of the valedictorians of her class!  Her speech was amazing and if I hadn't watcher her write it over the week that we were there, I would have guessed her mom had a large role in its content and theme!  It was outstanding!  She delivered the speech like she was born to talk in front of large crowds.  I was teary with pride for her!

I know we were all so excited to be there and support Kaylynn!  It was a wonderful family moment!