MacCaila looks pretty proud of herself, as she should be -- showing Daideo her report card with those important words on it: "Promoted to First Grade"!!! (August 21, 2007)

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And then Mac had to tell us all about her visit to the doctor's office for her vaccinations, complete with "The Scream Heard Round the World!" (August 21, 2007)

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School starts in less than a week, so MacCaila was taking every advantage of the fact that she could still take an afternoon nap! (August 23, 2007)

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The last day of summer vacation has to be a special one and MacCaila got to decide how she'd like to spend it: at the Zoo, Kiddie Park, Chuck E. Cheese's ..... or Build-A-Bear! Guess which one she picked? (August 28, 2007)

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Our fashion diva certainly knows how to pick out an outfit .... and accessorize! (August 28, 2007)

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MacCaila with her finished products! (August 28, 2007)

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Talk about shopping 'til you drop! (August 28, 2007)

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We couldn't go to the mall without picking up just a few small things for Mac, now could we? (August 28, 2007)

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And the big day is finally here!!! MacCaila starts first grade! (August 29, 2007)

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If you'd like to check out photos from one year ago, when Mac started kindergarten, go here:

http://irishmurr.smugmug.com/gallery/1822539

MacCaila on her first day of first grade. (August 29, 2007)

© Carolyn S. Murray 2007