A Kindergarten Graduate

It is hard to believe that it is the end of the school year already. I feel so old saying it, but this year really flew by. Ethan had a fabulous time in Kindergarten. His teacher was phenomenal and he learned so much. He is an incredible reader and there is definitely no more spelling words in front of him! He had his kindergarten celebration on Wednesday, it was lots of fun to celebrate with him and his friends.

On Tuesday all three kindergarten classes went to the local water park and played fun games and ran around in the fountains for a while. I was able to go along and help, it was a lot of fun to watch him and all his classmates interact. Let's just say after this year I have a whole new respect for Kindergarten teachers!

Here are the girls waiting for the program to begin. I arrived at the church at 9:30 for the 10:00 celebration. Kevin thought that was way too early, but we ended up only 8 rows from the back. We're thinking some people slept there to get good seats:) We know better for our next one!

They don't do an official graduation at Ethan's school. It was a program with super cute songs and poems and a slide show. They received their awards and diplomas the day before at school. It was a perfect length and really fun. Here Ethan and his friend Madeline are dancing to one of the songs.

They all had a speaking part. Ethan had to memorize 4 lines to a poem. By the time graduation came Morgan had most of it memorized as well. He did a great job. Afterwards he said that talking into a microphone was really fun. He must get that joy from his dad!

A family photo minus the littles. We left them at home with a sitter so the rest of us could enjoy the program.

Papa, Nana, Auntie Kara and Annika were also able to join us.

Here we are trying to get a cousin picture. Doesn't Morgan's enthusiasm amaze you? Just proof to the rest of the world that she's not always smiling.

That's better!

Ethan and Madelyn-I think this may be the friend Ethan misses the most over the summer. He sure had a lot of fun with her this year. We have promises of several play dates over the summer.

Ethan and a couple of the boys in his class. He has a lot of fun with them too.

Ethan John, you had such a great year. You grew so much academically, spiritually and socially. You became more courageous as you met new friends and conquered the monkey bars. You read 147 books this year! WOW! You have memorized so many scriptures that I know will help you as you grow up. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you! It is kind of bittersweet knowing that next year you will be in school ALL DAY! I think mommy and your sisters and brother will miss you having lunch with us everyday. But I know you're ready and we can't wait to see what you learn. First though, let's have a great summer! Love you buddy!