i want to be a part of it... first grade, first grade*

kindergarten graduation

there were 32 kids in your class!
you had a rough patch of crying episodes but overcame them just in time for school's end
your teacher 'is the best teacher (you've) ever had!'

*loved all the kitschy show tunes for learning
the teacher's mother (who frequented the class) said she 'expects great things from you- possibly the first female president' with all your smarts!
the 100th day of school was your favorite
barbara is a dear friend whose parents trusted that you would be a help for her at school. SHE ended up helping YOU with her radiant smile.

your whiteboard was used lots for playing school

you could read before school started but loved learning phonegrams
school started early- 7:30 AM
boston was your secret crush. you never admitted it but we knew because you refused to talk to him or about him.

your favorite subject was math and you especially liked money applications
addie was your 'best, best, best friend'.  (your mom and her mom were friends at BYU who were reunited before school began.)  we carpooled every day with addie and you adored her.

logan is a friend you made whose mom is now a good friend for mom
the teacher's aide miss lavonda called you 'kin-kin' and loved joking around with you
BOTH sets of grandparents came to visit you at school this year!
your assignment to escort alexis to the bathroom as needed because she was too scared to go by herself
your grandpa, omi and aunt jordyn attended your graduation ceremony and omi surprised you with a super cute dress she'd made.

a letter from mom placed in a 2024 time capsule: