Jessie shared this picture with us and thought we might like to put it on the blog. Some years ago, Saadia was on a set with Jessie, and Sydney Pollack was directing it (you can see him bent over the camera in the background). He was the great director of such films as Tootsie, Out of Africa and The Firm and just recently passed away. Saadia also saw Nicole Kidman on this shoot.

"Oh My! Saadia graduated!!"

Saadia and her teacher at the graduation breakfast.

Saadia graduated from Good Shepherd on June 13th.

We are all so proud of her.

She is looking forward to going to Bishop Kearney HS this Sept.

Leila and her Pre-K teacher, Miss Flanagan.

Leila stepped up into Kindergarten with her class on June 9th. Everyone in her class had to pick something they wanted to be when they grew up. Leila picked a teacher which is why she is wearing the red smock. Unfortunately, it was unusually hot that day and all of them were sweating on stage.

Leila took a dip in our pool. Can't do much swimming in it, but at least she got to cool herself off during our Memorial Day BBQ.

Saadia's Irish Step Dancing Show was the end of May. She was surprised to be honored with a scholarship for next year (in memory of Thomas Fitgerald) and was presented with the award at the dance. Believe it or not, she has been dancing for 9 years.