Thursday, June 3rd was 5th grade graduation. Shea was announced with so many awards! We were so proud of her! With only one year at Cornerstone Elementary she really made an impression on the teaching staff, administration and the kids! She was one of only two people in her class that was chosen to be a Peer Mediator. She had the opportunity to work with the school counselor on resolving conflicts between students of all ages/grades. (I'm hoping she'll bring those skills home with her!) She also worked in the library reading to the younger students and helping them learn what the library is for. She was recognized for being a top reader and finishing a long list of books for the Texas Readers Program and the Bluebonnet Reading Program. She was also awarded for being part of the School Choir and for her entrance in the Science Fair. Something I am especially proud of her for; Shea was Commended on her TAKS math and science testing. This means she only got 2-3 wrong in each test! TAKS is the statewide test. She has become an incredibly strong student and definitely was a favorite of her teachers this year! She'll be headed to the Middle School in August! Where I know she will "shine" even stronger! 
Shea's friend, Anne spent the Memorial Day weekend with us! Shea was so excited to have Anne come and visit! We picked her up at the airport and brought her to our home. They talked half the night! Got little sleep and then got up ready to go on Saturday! Anne was just as shocked by the heat and humidity here as we were when we moved in! Takes your breath away in the middle of the day-literally. Thank goodness for the swimming pools! We met some friends to swim at the pool with the 2 story waterslide. Then had the S.M.A.R.T. Girls Book Club over to meet Anne that night. Lots of fun, jumping on the trampoline and checking out funny videos and music on Youtube! Everyone fell asleep exhausted.
