First Day of Middle School

Today was Gracie Cakes first day of Middle School.  I can't believe we walked her into 6th grade today.  She was sad to say goodbye to summer and I was sad to send her back, but we both took it pretty well.  She said she likes changing classes and it's fun in a new way.  
While it always tugs at my heart, I can't wait to see all the ways that she grows this year.  

Middle Schooler- 6th grade

Gracie Cakes could have cared less that she was starting Middle School.  When I asked her if she wanted Matt and me to walk her in she replied, "of course," as if I was crazy for having asked.  Melt my heart.  Her daddy told her he'd walk her into high school if she'd have him. 😊

We stayed after school along with some other friends for LG to get her locker organized. Last year was her first year to have a locker so she learned that all the fluff and decor may be cute but it isn't functional or practical.  So this year, organizing was all about that, getting organized for a productive year. 

 Funny how last year they were all running around trying to gather items to decorate their lockers all cute and this year, it was all about survival.  ha!

A Day at the Office

Lily Grace has been to Matt's office several times.  However, the one things she has always wanted to do is spend time at the office during the workday.  She got her wish today. 
Gracie spent the afternoon helping Matt in the office. It was jeans day at the office today, but she still made sure she dressed professionally for her day at the office.  She wore her blazer of course. She also packed her briefcase.
According to both of them, it was a very productive and fun afternoon.  She took pictures of wire samples and created a Powerpoint presentation for her daddy.  He walked around and proudly introduced his little girl.  It was definitely a highlight of her summer and I'm sure one of Matt's most memorable days at the office.

I'm beginning to think that all these two did at the office was snack and visit the office candy jar.

Home from the office and ready for dinner

Date Night and Diamonds

Lily Grace and Matt had their monthly date-night tonight.  They enjoyed dinner, karaoke and games.  Matt also surprised Gracie with her first pair of real diamond earrings after talking to her about beginning middle school.  He reminded her to be true to who she is, to always do her best, be her best self and remember, that like those diamonds, she is strong and precious to both us.  She was beyond excited and surprised.  So sweet!