Rachel's big day

For her eleventh birthday, Rachel was able to finally get her ears pierced. We told her she had to be in 5th grade. She had to wait until soccer season was over before she could do it. Here's the story in pictures.
Before: A little excited and a little nervous.

She chose to have both done at the same time to minimize the trauma. You can see a little more nervousness.
Apparently, the trauma wasn't totally eliminated.

After: She proudly displays her birthstone earrings.

My little girl is not so slowly turning into a young woman. Pretty girl, isn't she?