Friday, June 10, 2016

Willy Nilly Friday Five - It's all about Coleen

Happy Friday!

Today I am joining Tanya (Around Roanoke) for,

WILLY-NILLY FRIDAY FIVE

School is out now.  Yesterday was the last day for the kids.  Wouldn't you know it,  It rained today on the first day of Coleen's summer break.  She's,
"bored" already. 

This past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activities for her.  So today my post is all about Coleen.  - Hope you don't mind if this proud Grandma shows her off a little.


1.  Coleen (in the brown dress) played Marimba at the School Talent show (and again at their 5th Grade Graduation yesterday).  She really had fun learning how to play the Marimba's.


2.  I took this photo of her the night of her Piano Recital.  She sure looks grown up in this shot. 
 
 
3.  It was hard to get a decent picture of her at the recital because it was held in a small living room and people were seated in folding chairs which made it difficult to see Coleen.
 
She played her first piece really well but struggled a little with the 2nd one.  There were quite a few mistakes made by several of the participants.  That happens.  We were still very proud of her performance (even if she wasn't - there were a few tears).

4.
Getting a hug from her teacher and her Certificate at the Graduation Ceremony yesterday.

5.  After the ceremony we managed a quick shot with the happy girl.


L-R Proud Mom, (Greta) Grandpa-Hidden, Coleen & Great Grandma.

She had a great day for sure.


Edited to add:  Debbie said I should have been in the above shot so I'm including a shot that I had Greta take...

Grandma Ida and Coleen.

Don't forget to check out the other particpants.  - Have a wonderful weekend.



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25 comments:

  1. DebbieJune 10, 2016 at 11:01 AM

    what an awesome pic of the 3 girls, you should have been it that as well. colleen is so grown up now, a small, beautiful woman!!!

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  2. AdamJune 10, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    They never gave us a graduation for kindergarten, elem, or middle when I was in school.

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  3. MadSnapperJune 10, 2016 at 12:07 PM

    how wonderful to have four generations there. her smile is wonderful and her hair is beautiful. i know you are all very proud of her as you should be...

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  4. ChristineJune 10, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Many congratulations to Colleen! In the year I've been following your blog, she has really blossomed into a lovely young lady, gifted & talented too!
    Wonderful post!

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  5. MeggieJune 10, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    What a beautiful grand daughter...especially her eyes !! She does look grown-up.

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  6. TomJune 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    ida, I see why you are so proud!

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  7. Tamar SBJune 10, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    Congrats to Colleen and you all!!

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  8. Lowcarb team memberJune 10, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    Oh Ida ... what a fabulous post.
    I loved everything in it, especially all your photo's.
    ...and well done Coleen

    Wishing you a great weekend

    All the best Jan

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  9. Linda W.June 10, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    You have a wonderful granddaughter!

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  10. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesJune 10, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    Coleen is looking so grown up!

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  11. Nancy ChanJune 11, 2016 at 12:57 AM

    Coleen is a beautiful young lady. What a happy family! Have a great weekend!

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  12. SnapJune 11, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    Coleen is a lovely young woman. I know you are very proud of her.

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  13. Andrea OstapovitchJune 11, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    Up until today, I thought you were Coleen's mother! We recently had a bit of a rough go at a piano recital as well, but they are both okay now. Lots of lovely family photos!

    Enjoy your Saturday Ida.

    Andrea

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  14. IngerJune 11, 2016 at 9:04 AM

    I love to read notes by a proud grandma and I think there's a resemblance there, you and Colleen.

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  15. GertJune 11, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    Oh, what a beautiful young girl she is!! And to do a recital is special! That in itself takes a lot of nerve and professionalism!! Way to go Coleen!!!

    Blessings,
    Gert

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  16. MargJune 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    Great pictures. What a pretty young lady she is for sure. Hope the weather for her break gets better.

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  17. DeniseinVAJune 11, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Oh Ida, how wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing this very special day with us out here. You all looked so happy and congratulations Colleen, you did your family proud :)

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  18. Bethany CarsonJune 11, 2016 at 8:05 PM

    Coleen is certainly growing up! She's a lovely young lady. Thanks for sharing the photos!

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  19. AnonymousJune 12, 2016 at 2:08 AM

    Oh, Coleen looks so beautiful and all grown up! I hope she has a wonderful summer break. She is a very talented young lady.

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  20. eileeninmdJune 12, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    Hello, congrats to Coleen! She is a beautiful girl. Wonderful series of photos. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!

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  21. Leslie MillerJune 12, 2016 at 8:08 AM

    Coleen is really growing up, but I guess that happens. Good for her learning the piano and the Marimbas. She'll get into the swing of summer soon. I know you'll be out and about with her and the rainy days will be too few soon enough.

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  22. abriannaJune 13, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    Congratulations to colleen. I agree she looks very grown up in that first recital shot. I like the way her hair is styled too.

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  23. GailJune 13, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    As it should be.

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  24. Tanya BreeseJune 17, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    what a wonderful post ida! congrats to colleen! i enjoyed all the photos...she does look so grown up, and pretty! great photo with her mom and great grandma, and the one of you both! i hope she isn't still bored! thank you for linking and this week's is finally ready to go!

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  25. RoseJuly 24, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Wow, I thought I could tell she was growing up in previous pics...really, really see it here. She is a beautiful young lady.

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