Awards, Friends, Cake, and Presents

The night before Ciera's birthday was her school's awards assembly.  The students were getting recognized for grades and citizenship, as well as getting awards from each teacher for their student of the year.  Ciera received A/B honor roll for the entire year, and she was chosen by her Language Arts teacher for her "favorite student" award.  (That is not exactly how they describe the award, but we know that Ciera was her favorite!) We are SO proud of her and how well she has done in school this year... now on to Junior High.  Ugh!

For her birthday party this year, she had some friends come over on the Friday evening before her birthday for a "late night" party.  They had pizza, danced to music, did their nails, had cupcakes and ice cream, opened presents, watched "Puss in Boots" and played Clue.  She had a lot of fun, and stayed up really late!

 

Ciera's birthday was a busy day.  We woke up early and had cinnamon rolls and she opened her presents before school.  For her cake this year, she wanted the Young Women Torch.  She gets to attend Young Women class at church now, and the torch is the symbol for "Stand for Truth and Righteousness" and reminds the girls to make wise choices each day and choose to live virtuous lives.  I am proud of Ciera for wanting to make that a priority in her life.

After school, in the evening, we ate dinner and then had cake and ice cream before we went to her band Spring Recital.  The bands from the Intermediate School and Junior High School were all performing.  They all did great! 

Each band had their end-of-the-year awards at the same time too.  Ciera got the Outstanding Performer award for the French Horn class.  She has done really well this year with her instrument.  She is always getting praised for her awesomeness, and has consistently held first chair.  She is going to continue in band next year, and develop her talent even further.  We are so proud of her accomplishments!