Beauty Walk

In continuing the over exaggerated sappiness, Charley Rhea was in the Senior beauty walk at school on the same Saturday as the marathon. Of course, they start the program with a slide show of baby pictures. I was okay at this point, just a lump in the throat remembering this precious toddler who had me COMPLETELY wrapped from the day she came into this world. 

Then she walked onto the stage (middle, between the red dress and blue dress) and all my rock solid composure started to crack a bit! :) She looked PHENOMENAL. Not just beautiful, she looked stunningly gorgeous. 

She would've fit the bill if she were walking the red carpet at the Oscars. 

That. Dress.

It fits her like a dream.

There were lots of beautiful girls with beautiful dresses on the stage, but Charley carried herself with such an air of maturity and grace instead of giggles and tripping over dresses. When she walked onto the stage, it just felt different. Like surely she must be 8 years older than the other girls because she just had this sense of mojo about her that the other girls hadn't yet grown into. 

She was called into to the top 30 which was a total no brainer! 

Mom had a very detailed system down for how she was ranking her favorites in the event. She even thought Charley earned a 'WOW' by her name after she first walked out! I was cracking up but I couldn't agree more! 

Char got to come say hello to us between rounds and Andaddy practically stuck the camera up her nose trying to get pictures of her! He had the best time whooting for his grand baby and playing with their new camera!

I can not believe we are in our final year with this girl just a few minutes away. I was hopeful her senior year would be a good one, and as we listened to the crowd erupt with screams every time she walked out on stage, I knew it. She's having the time of her life.

You've brought us all so much joy, sweet Charley. We are overwhelmingly proud of you. We'll be in the crowd, cheering you on for every single stage of life. You can count on that. We love you more than you'll ever know, beautiful girl!