Not My Second Grader Anymore!

Hello, Glitterinas!

Another school year has come to a close and it's 

time to enjoy some summer fun!

Every year teachers bid adieu and 

good luck

to 

their charges .....

and some of them take 

a piece of their teacher's heart

along as they go.

One of my former second graders, that I 

have been lucky enough to keep

in touch with, got engaged to a 

great guy.

Cute couple, don't you agree, Glitterinas?

When wedding shower time rolled around

I was invited!

Yay for me!

We all signed the guest book and 

were so glad to be part of this special day

for Julie.

The theme for the shower was 

"Let's Play Dress Up".

I was all in for that theme.

There was a table set up with all 

kinds of fun hats, wraps, boas, etc....

....just waiting for someone to enjoy it all!

Mom of the Bride and I decided to start things 

off with laughter and a few snaps....

.....MaryJane is sporting the purple hat and 

I'm feeling fancy in the pink boa!

The table top decorations were lovely flowers 

and purple feathers (the bride's fav color)

arranged in shoes!  

Too fun....

Gifts were dropped off at the gift table.....

.....and we were each asked to write 

helpful advice to the engaged couple 

on a wooden spoon.

There was a nice group of ladies and young ladies 

there to shower Julie with happy wishes, gifts, 

laughter, and even some fun stories of how 

we each knew Julie!

I shared that when Julie was in second grade 

she wanted to be a mermaid when she grew up!

Tasty nibbles and delicious beverages 

were enjoyed by all of us 

who had gathered to celebrate 

a special young couple.

Julie and her Mom had fun....

.....and she got some terrific goodies, too!

The little cutie in the pink dress is my 

grand~darling who helped pass out 

the gifts.

Thanks, Emery, you did a great job!

When all the gifts were opened, and the 

games had all been played,

a group of us who used to all 

live, worship and party together in

a small Texas town 

decided to take just one more 

silly pic.....

......even though we are all spread out now, 

this hot mama,

thinks we are all very lucky 

to still be friends!

The bride-to-be had one treat left for 

us.....

.....the wedding was a destination wedding and the 

bride's grandmother was not going to be 

able to go,

so.....

The bride shared a peek at her 

wedding gown with 

all of us at her shower!

Hostess Kelli, sister of the bride 

Mother of the Bride, MaryJane, 

Bride Julie,

and honored guest Grand

were sweet enough to pose for a quick snap!

I promised not to post any pictures of 

"the gown" until after the wedding....

I am happy to report the sweet couple are 

happily married!

It was such a lovely afternoon.....

.....when it was time to depart for home

there were hugs all around 

and a few hastily wiped away 

tears (me)....

....but this old teacher had to remember 

Julie is not my second grader anymore!

She is now a happily married woman....

and that makes me so happy, too!

Thanks for taking a moment to let me share 

a special day with you, Glitterinas!

Happy hugs and glitter to you all,

Tammy