It was a beautiful day six years ago just like today. My husband, son, and I were driving from Long Island to Virginia to arrive in time for the arrival of our first grandchild when my phone started ringing. Sierra Kathryn was just born and we were still at least two hours away. Fast track to yesterday, Sierra, my oldest granddaughter celebrated her 6th Birthday. Plus, today she finishes her year of Kindergarten. It is difficult to believe that time has past so quickly and Sierra is now ready for 1st grade. Last night, we celebrated with the extended family. Without further ado, I share snippets of the outside dinner party through a series of photos.
Homemade number cookie I baked for the dinner party
Sierra enjoys her cookie.
She attempts to read her birthday cards.
I am proud to see her trying.
Recently, I read Amy Ludwig Vanderwater's blogs which spoke about occasion poem and making souvenir poems. Below is my souvenir poem that I will read with Sierra.
Your kindergarten life,
a whole year of delight,
whooshed away
in a fantastic way!
Your sweet teacher was swell!
It's time to bid friends farewell.
Memories will last
through your summer-life dash.
Then, first grade will come
for more school-life fun.
©CVarsalona, 2023
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Thanks to Anastasia Suen for sparking a poem for her June #smallpoem challenge.
sweetened sangria
delicious and bright
as the birthday girl
raise a glass to celebrate
©CVarsalona, 2023
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Last year, my artist and poet friend, Michelle Kogan created a 5th-year birthday card for Sierra. This week she is hosting Poetry Friday here. You can find much poetic goodness on her site, including the Poetry Friday community blog posts. I look forward to joining everyone this morning.
Logo created by Michelle Kogan
