A few weeks back Rachel competed in the Regional Spelling Bee. The winner of the Regional Spelling Bee wins an all expense paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the National Spelling Bee. She qualified for the Spelling Bee when she won her school spelling bee back in December. We spent many hours learning how to spell over 1000 words, many of which I could not pronounce. We both learned some new words! When the big day finally arrived we were both very nervous. Here is Rachel all ready for the Bee to start.
Here are a few supporters from Rachel's cheering section. Grandnanna, Atti Kate, and Robin were also there rooting her on.
Rachel spelling a word. How scary this must have been.
Rachel with her sweet friend Atti who came to cheer her on.
Well the Spelling Bee did not turn out how Rachel hoped it would, but Rachel did GREAT!! There were 41 kids in the Spelling Bee. The round that Rachel was eliminated on started with 17 kids and ended with 9 kids. So she placed somewhere in the top 17. We are so proud of her!!
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We're so proud of our Rachel!!! :)
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