Last Day of Kindergarten

Oh this day was so much harder for me than I thought it could be.  All those precious friends - all going to different school, no more Mrs. Lindsay who was the best Kindergarten teacher EVER!  No more  1/2 day school for Gracie - it will be time for big girl school in August. But of what a wonderful year we had in Kindergarten.  I wouldn't change anything this past year.  Gracie has come out with so much knowledge, reading beyond her grade level, writing, spelling, math, geography, spanish, art all beyond expectations.  I am so proud of my Gracie Girl and all that she accomplished this year. Gracie was proud that she didn't get her card changed 1 time the entire year! (That meant she was on her best behavior and never got in trouble.)

We captured a few last classroom pictures, packed up our belongings and heard Mrs. Bindergarten's Last Day of Kindergarten (this is what finally got to the pregnant mom!)

 Such a sweet group of friends!!

 Had to do the Crazy Picture

 With Claire and Layne

The Last Day of Kindergarten...

 One last picture with Mrs. Lindsay

A little side by side of 1st and Last Day

Face Painting

Mrs. Babette was practicing her face painting skills so the waiting little brothers and sisters lucked out for a special treat during dance class.

Gracie's Finale Rally

Kindergarten end is coming...and tonight was their Finale Rally.  To say these children are brilliant is an understatement.  They learned so much - more than anything I ever expected.  Reading, spelling, math was just the tip of the iceberg...Spanish, Art, Music, Social Studies, 26 Bible verses plus every book in the Bible, the list goes on and on.  The theme was luau and all the kids had on their hawaiian shirts and leis.  They were so cute!!  The night was spent showcasing how much they learned - in a 1 1/2 hour presentation.  There were some fun surprises along the way. 

Muffins with Mom

Another Mother's Day Celebration.  I joined Mallary at school for Muffins with Mom.  She was so glad that donut holes were included this year : )  We enjoyed our sweet breakfast together and shopped the book fair.  When it was time to drop her off to class she had a surprise for me!! So sweet.  I am so blessed to have such wonderful sweet daughters!

Enjoying our breakfast

Showing me my special card!

Love her!!

Mother's Day Tea at First Baptist

Gracie's kindergarten had a super special Mother's Day Tea planned for the mom's at their school today.  All the mom's were lined up in the hallway by the Heritage Room waiting to be called by their child.  When I came in the room I was given a corsage made from her handprints and we had our picture made.  Then Gracie asked me where would I like to sit and took me to a seat.  Then she asked me if I would like water or punch to drink and served me my drink like such a big girl. Afterwards she tip toed away and came back with a lovely lunch of chicken salad, pasta salad and strawberry pretzel salad for my lunch.  We sat together and chatted and then it was time for their program.  Each child wrote a poem for their mom and filled out a questionnaire about their mom.  Those were read and were absolutely precious (and funny).  Then they sang some cute songs about mom's.  Next it was time for a sweet gift - a handpainted vase with some flowers and a bookmark.  Does Mother's Day get any better than that?  I don't think so : )

Fun Day at the Ballpark

This year instead of selling stuff for our softball fundraiser, we had a family fun day!  Luckily we had a make up game that morning and right after we got to do some fun activities - spray painted hair, tattoos, face painting, cotton candy - The girls were in heaven!

A little at bat time

And now time for fun!!

Field Day

We got home from Ohio just in time for Field Day and some heat!!  The children had tons of activities for field Day such as 25 and 50 yard dash, football throwing, seed spitting, obstacle course, tug of war...all kinds of great competitions.  They did each event in groups of 3 so that all the children could earn a ribbon - 1st, 2nd or 3rd.  Being the sweet innocent babies they are - most of them wanted ribbons in each color not caring what they meant!!  Gracie was excited with a 1st place ribbon though in a couple events though : )

Sweet Kindergartners at the end of the day.