The Shutterbug!

What a thrilling and proud feeling, when G. appeared before the local City Council to accept her award for the "images of our city" photo contest. They had a powerpoint showing the 5 winning photos, which were beautiful by the way. G. was the first announced, and (go figure!) the youngest submitter at 5 years old. You could hear a friendly little chuckle in the room as the communications manager announced her name and age, and heads bobbed up to see who was coming up for the photo with the mayor with the award plaque. The mayor smiled and tried to position himself standing tall, yet still allow for the tremendous difference in their heights. Unfortunately we had a camera mishap and didn't get that photo. :(

Before we left, she asked me if they would have our family come up for the photo. And I said, "No, this is your moment, just for you." She glowed...

Here we are just after. Auntie came with a card and flowers! Then we had a celebratory trip to the DQ!!