super ... s-u-p-e-r ... super

my little super star daughter, thing 1, was a participant in her school spelling bee today. look how cute she was when she came in to the room and took her seat. a little nervous - but still darling.

first round - she did great ... second round - she got out (as did 2/3 of the kids - rough round) ... and the word that got her out:  prejudice.  (sigh)

i guess all those times i've watched the movie and read the book didn't sink quite sink in - oh well. she's still got a few more years - we'll practice more next year. and maybe i'll make her read pride and prejudice this year - ha ha.

she didn't seem to mind getting out, like i said, 2/3 of the kids got out that round. so she got to sit on the side with her bff and cheer on another friend who was still going strong.

this is not a sad girl by any means:

and then she got her participants ribbon:

and she was pleased: