** Picture of the Day 3 **

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[goopysolelady]

With her college graduation exactly a week away we're having a lot of "remember when" moments. First full season of soccer at HPU...

 

[goopysolelady]

Our "little dancer" just had the most incredible night of her dancing career! It literally left her speechless for the first time in her life. Along with a few other Center Stage dancers, she competed in an "extra" competition to get ready for National's. They almost canceled the weekend when, last Friday, guests couldn't even GET to the resort it was being held at due to flooding in east Texas. Water receded so they made the short trip to Conroe today. She entered her solo at the Elite level (highest level offered) for this competition, Synergy Performing Arts. She earned the Synergy Shine grade which is the highest score they give; 4th Overall in the entire solo division; a really special (to her since she choreographed the number) Judges Award for being "unbelievably believable" in her solo dedicated to teen depression. All the Judge could say when she came forward was "would you let me give you a BIG hug for that number?" She then received a scholarship for a dance intensive but the biggest surprise of the evening came from the head of the dance department at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas! She was offered an $8,000 scholarship! The look on her face was priceless in the video! We'd lost the livestream and Sara was sitting in the audience....not paying attention ...until she heard Katie being called forward! We are SO blessed!

 

[klmall]

Our "little dancer" just had the most incredible night of her dancing career! It literally left her speechless for the first time in her life. Along with a few other Center Stage dancers, she competed in an "extra" competition to get ready for National's. They almost canceled the weekend when, last Friday, guests couldn't even GET to the resort it was being held at due to flooding in east Texas. Water receded so they made the short trip to Conroe today. She entered her solo at the Elite level (highest level offered) for this competition, Synergy Performing Arts. She earned the Synergy Shine grade which is the highest score they give; 4th Overall in the entire solo division; a really special (to her since she choreographed the number) Judges Award for being "unbelievably believable" in her solo dedicated to teen depression. All the Judge could say when she came forward was "would you let me give you a BIG hug for that number?" She then received a scholarship for a dance intensive but the biggest surprise of the evening came from the head of the dance department at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas! She was offered an $8,000 scholarship! The look on her face was priceless in the video! We'd lost the livestream and Sara was sitting in the audience....not paying attention ...until she heard Katie being called forward! We are SO blessed!

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Oh my goodness! That is spectacular news!!! The family must still be reeling from shock! Do you think she will attend? Boy does this change things to say the least. Please pass on congrats to everyone; two spectacular granddaughters Karolyn!

 

[goopysolelady]

Oh my goodness! That is spectacular news!!! The family must still be reeling from shock! Do you think she will attend? Boy does this change things to say the least. Please pass on congrats to everyone; two spectacular granddaughters Karolyn!

Still in shock! All classes and housing have been arranged for BJC/B-CS for the fall and she's committed to teaching at Center Stage so, yes, changes things a lot! They're going to go for a campus visit ASAP before making a decision. Ideally, we'd like to see her continue the freshman college year as is and transfer next year. The other young lady that received a scholarship is only a sophomore so the school IS holding spots. Never a dull moment when it comes to her life! Thanks and I'll pass on the congrats to her.

 

[goopysolelady]

Screen shots from Sara's video; she's spent all day "thinking". Finally had to tell her to let it go...no decision had to be made immediately!

 

[klmall]

Sorting old pictures recently I re-discovered this funny one. It seems the kids I was with on a bike trip years ago stopped to enjoy the graffiti at the tunnel (I censored the first stone!).

 

[goopysolelady]

It's getting real!!!

 

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FINALLY finished the large collage; 1 down, 2 to go and only 2 WEEKS to get them done!

 

[klmall]

FINALLY finished the large collage; 1 down, 2 to go and only 2 WEEKS to get them done!

That is amazing Karolyn!

 

[goopysolelady]

That is amazing Karolyn!

I love it! Can't wait for her to see it; college visit today so hopefully she'll get to check it out tomorrow. AFTER the "festivities", I'm going to count how many photos are on this collage! Such fun seeing her entire senior year in one BIG photo!

 

[goopysolelady]

Our dancer has some thinking to do! College visit went SO well and the curriculum for her career choice would be SO much fun! Excited to see what her fellow Center Stage seniors think she do! Her Brahmadora teacher is so excited she'll probably help her pack if she decides to go in that direction!

 

[goopysolelady]

The blink of an eye and it's time for COLLEGE graduation!

 

[klmall]

The blink of an eye and it's time for COLLEGE graduation!

It truly is in a blink of an eye especially as we get older

 

[goopysolelady]

Super day for our family and excited for graduation Saturday! This morning youngest DGD decided, pending acceptance, she will attend Lamar University majoring in Theater/Dance in the fall. This evening oldest DGD participated in a lovely HPU tradition...Chime Out. Four years ago this class "Chimed In" during the Covid epidemic; tonight they complete the cycle and "Chime Out" turning leadership over to the junior class. That was followed by Honors Academy Senior Awards. New beginnings for both of them!

 

[klmall]

Super day for our family and excited for graduation Saturday! This morning youngest DGD decided, pending acceptance, she will attend Lamar University majoring in Theater/Dance in the fall. This evening oldest DGD participated in a lovely HPU tradition...Chime Out. Four years ago this class "Chimed In" during the Covid epidemic; tonight they complete the cycle and "Chime Out" turning leadership over to the junior class. That was followed by Honors Academy Senior Awards. New beginnings for both of them!

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Very proud moments!

 

[goopysolelady]

With only 2 weeks to go before our next graduation, our life will continue to be chaotic but hopefully I can get back to "playing on Disboards" sooner rather than later! Our amazing granddaughter, Howard Payne University graduate with degrees in Mathematics and Civic Leadership and Public Policy/Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and Sumners Scholar. (Only 6 members of the graduating class earned the privilege of wearing the blue and gold sash and the Honors Academy Medal. )

 

[klmall]

Not momentous by any means but we are experiencing a truly beautiful rainy day! Lots of good rain to help relieve the fire danger!

 

[goopysolelady]

Not momentous by any means but we are experiencing a truly beautiful rainy day! Lots of good rain to help relieve the fire danger!

Ohhhh that DOES look beautiful! The more the better for you!

 

[goopysolelady]

Ended our celebration of Allie with a family dinner at Taste of Texas! Beautiful evening....