I must show you this

[lakeslady]

I must show you this.

It is of a photograph I recieved in the post this morning.

This is my grand daughter Zoe Ann. You might recall that I had the pleasure of going with her to choose the dress she would wear for her Prom.
WE are so proud of her. She will be 17 in November and if she gets the exam results she is hoping for, she will go on to 6th form college in September.

As a little one for years we worried that she was very small and dainty, then around the age of 8 she became very plump, and now as a young girl she looks absolutely fabulous in a size 8.
It is good to see them grow and mature and hopefully do well in their educational results. Obviously the main thing is for her to be happy, and I feel she is because we all love her so much.

Thank you for sharing one BIG happy moment with me, we are so proud of her.

[GrammaStamper]

JP she is beautiful and that dress is gorgeous. Congrats on having such a lovely granddaughter.

[loobylou]

Stunning! I can see why you are so proud.

[Artyfarty]

Joan she is stunning and what a fab dress. You sure must be so proud and with good reason too. xxxx

[CharityHand]

What a beauty! Ann is my middle name too! ... and my mother's.. and my daughter's. It's a family favorite around here.

[ccstampin12]

How lovely!
She looks like a princess!
I just love that gown....good taste, Grandma~
Joanie

[hutchink]

She is absolutely gorgeous! I hope she had the time of her life at prom!

[stampinmom3]

I agree she looks beautiful like a princess. What a wonderful dress. You have every reason to be proud of your girl! :]

[MyRnAbS]

OMG!! She is absolutely stunning!! What a wonderful and beautiful dress. Congratulations to you and her!!! TFS!

[scrappinnuts]

SHe looks like a princess...beautiful.

[Firecracker]

Wow! She is absolutely beautiful. I love the dress and the color is perfect for her. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Heather

[Paula Carden]

She is absolutely beautiful-you did good with the dress.
It suits her to a tee. Best wishes for her with her educational future-it is so important to be happy in life, but nothing beats a good education to help that alone.

[ellie]

She is beautiful! What a special time...her dress is lovely.

[tojoco]

Absolutely gorgeous girl and the dress is perfect for her. Congrats to you and to her.

[Christie]

She is very pretty and that dress is beautiful!!!

[cindi]

what a beautiful young lady..and great dress too
:)

[MidwestStamper]

She looks so elegant! That color is very flattering for her, with her dark hair!

[threefriends91]

She is Beautiful Joan..and l love the dress, l can see why your so proud of her..

[emmcee]

She's gorgeous, and a beautiful gown for her to wear. She looks like she was the Belle of the Ball. I hope she gets the scores she wants to go on to the college she wants.

[graciez]

You are proud and should be..she is adorable..love the dress and the color is lucious..

[iloveflipflops]

She looks just beautiful in that beautiful dress!

[teabear]

What a lovely young lady. You did a beautiful job assisting with her dress.

[shuggy]

so pretty! and what a neat dress!

[logcabincreations]

Gorgeous young lady and dress!!

[Kreative Dryve]

just lovely

[tesschap]

JP - she is absolutely beautiful. I love her dress. I do remember the excitement when you got to help her shop for her dress. You have every right to be proud of her. I hope she does well on her exam. I don't understand what 6th form college is? Here a 16 - turning 17 year old is usually starting their junior year of high school, meaning they have one more year (their senior year) before graduating and attending college.

Thanks so much for sharing with us :)

[keltie]

What a stunning young lady. You must be glad you helped her buy the dress as it perfect for her.

[lakeslady]

Thank you everyone for sharing my excitement and joy, and for the beautiful comments you made about my grand daughter.

Teresa when I mentioned 6th form college, it appears it means just the same as your understanding of the school system
If her grades are good enough she will be allowed to stay on for another senior year, the last before she goes to work or university, what ever the case may be.
There is no automatic right to stay on until the last year, their grades MUST be good enough,.......... and we do not have a graduation ceremony until they have completed their university years afterwards.

[tesschap]

Thank you everyone for sharing my excitement and joy, and for the beautiful comments you made about my grand daughter.

Teresa when I mentioned 6th form college, it appears it means just the same as your understanding of the school system
If her grades are good enough she will be allowed to stay on for another senior year, the last before she goes to work or university, what ever the case may be.
There is no automatic right to stay on until the last year, their grades MUST be good enough,.......... and we do not have a graduation ceremony until they have completed their university years afterwards.

Thanks JP. How interesting. I love to learn what other countries do for their education system. It amazes me that even here in the US there are different grade levels, etc. Good luck to your grand daughter. I'm sure she will do well.