Peach Blossom Festival

Last Tuesday, Lauryn had the opportunity to compete as a finalist, for the third grade classes at Fresno Christian, for a local literary competition called the Peach Blossom Festival. It is held at Fresno State University. She was beyond nervous, but she did such a fantastic job! Her last words to me before she recited her sweet poem were..."I hope I don't win, I don't want to do this in front of too many people..." Her poem was about a teacher and a teachers love. I was so proud of her and all that she put into the recital of her poem. Doug, Grandma Marvell and I all showed up to watch her and cheer her on! The next day when I picked her up, she ran to me to tell me that she wasn't chosen...and that she felt like she was going to cry, which she promptly did. I felt so bad for her, but reminded her that she was awesome, and that her dad and I were so proud of her, just for being a finalist and for doing such a fine job! I also reminded her that she told me she didn't want to make it...and that there was always next year!! I love that girl and am amazed every day at the smart, beautiful girl she has become!