Senior Walk Through At Elementary School

So, okay, I thought, hmm, would she even wake up on time?

We had to be there at 8.

She's not a morning person.

But. She woke up. Because I think it was important for her to be there.

Where, you might ask? Her elementary school. They do a senior walk through where all the kids sit in the hall and clap for the graduates. It's cute. Natalie remembers sitting in the same hall clapping for seniors when she was in 4th and 5th grade. Those are the only grades she attended the school as her Dad is in the military and were were in Oklahoma before.

Walking back into the elementary school was surreal. Even though Natalie only spent 2 years there, the memories came flooding back. I remembered sitting through her violin concerts. Her choir concerts. Attending her class holiday parties. 

The elementary kids were too cute. The seniors would high five them as they walked past.

Then they went into the cafeteria and sang the school song. Natalie still remembered. 

This is where I cried. I remembered her as a little girl on that same stage. 

The school had a nice set up. The library had their photos out and food and drinks. Natalie hugged friends she went to elementary school with. Not all of them attend the same high school. Some moved and went to other high schools.

I remembered some of the kids. I remembered their tiny faces that have since matured. 

Gosh. 

It all goes by so fast. 

Before we left, Natalie had to stop by and get a sticker. She would bring change to school when she was a little girl and get stickers often. She was happy the machine was still there.

I remembered how she did her final walk out of the elementary school when she finished 5th grade:

And then she did a final walk out as a senior in high school.

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.....to can't believe this is my daughter's FINAL full week of High School. Her last day is May 29th. And then she's finished. Forever. Yikes.

.....to hope her final theatre production goes well this weekend. Her boyfriend is directing and she's in charge of costume and props. It's for Senior One Act Plays. Seniors are in charge of doing everything. 

.....to be glad Tommy is home from college. It's always an ordeal getting him moved out of his dorm and then having to deal with everything sitting in the front room. But it's okay. He's home for the summer!

......to be amused by Felon 47's childish rants on social media about Taylor Swift & Bruce Springsteen. He's like, what, 80? And he's triggered by them because they dare to speak out against his nonsense? Ha!

......to love this Rapunzel graduation lei that I had made for Natalie from the Lely Blossom Crafts store on Etsy. She's always loved the movie Tangled so it's fitting. She's not allowed to wear it for graduation since her school is strict about extra things, but we used it for photos. 

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Belkin Accessories Are Perfect For Travel

I was sent a package of #Belkin accessories. My opinions are my own.  #BelkinConnections #BelkinPartner

We have several trips planned for the summer. We're headed to the beach and then back to Walt Disney World. 

Of course we need our electronics to be charged to capture memories and to figure out where the heck we go if we get lost. (I say if, but it'll probably happen. I get lost easily.)

At Walt Disney World, you need to use the app for lightening lanes and reservations so the phone MUST be charged at all times. 

Belkin can help with all their fantastic accessories. And even better, many of their items are made with recycled materials AND use plastic-free packaging. 

We were sent some helpful Belkin accessories to use for our travels.

First up are the noise canceling over-ear headphones. These are perfect for my son Tommy. He has autism so sometimes the outside world gets too noisy. He says they are comfortable and truly cancels out unwanted sounds. 

They have 60 hours of total playtime & are comfortable. Perfect for airplane rides and if the destination is noisy, perfect for getting some quiet. It's been approved by someone with autism. 

Second is the Portable Charger. It's a Wireless Power Bank and has a built in pop-up kickstand so if your phone needs charged and you're watching a show, you can still enjoy. It arrived mostly charged so it worked & charged the phone quickly. 

Our phone batteries dwindle down fast at Walt Disney World, so I'm happy this is small enough to stick in the backpack when they need a quick boost. I can't help it though. I take a bunch of pics. Everything is fantastic at Walt Disney World. Castles! Food! Rides! Oh, and you know, my kids. 

Finally, this BoostCharge Pro can charge an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch all at once. And fast! We do not own an Apple Watch (yet), but we have AirPods and iPhones, so this is perfect. You can get one in white or black. It truly charges quickly. Yes, you can adjust the tilt as well! 

We'll be bringing these with us on our trips for sure. Keep Belkin in mind the next time you travel.