Evelyn's PreSchool Graduation

 Evelyn's PreSchool Graduation this year was so much fun to attend. We have loved Miss Jill the last two years. Here are some photo highlights.

 

The kids  were so fun to watch, they sang all of their cute songs they learned this year. Evie was a little shy/embarrassed during the program, until she lifted her skirt apparently. We have loved being at Up The Hill Preschool but are excited to head to Kindergarten.

First Day Of School -2011

Well, school has been in for over a month now, so I figure it's time to finally post first day of school photos. Aren't they growing up fast!

Ethan is now in 7th grade (Mrs. Auble)

Ally is now in 5th grade (Mrs. Prior)

Isn't she gorgeous? I caught her doing this before school.
Oh boy. So not ready for my kids to grow up.

Ryland is now in 2nd grade (Ms. Wermager)

Poor Evie started school less than a week after her fire pit accident. Still cute though!

She is in 4 year old preschool with Miss Jill at Up The Hill Preschool.

Evie The Graduate

Way back in May Evelyn had her Preschool Graduation for her first year of Preschool.

Her awesome teach Miss Jill put on an amazing program.

It was too fun and so so cute to see all of the kids do their part.

I especially loved seeing the kids come in during their march.

Evie got super embarrassed and it was so fun to watch.

I loved the part when each of the kids got to tell us what they want to be when they grow up.

Of course Evie said Princess.

We had a great year with Miss Jill and are looking forward to another one.

Flashback Friday: Preschool Program

This Flashback Friday is from April 2009. We were at Ryland's end of the year Preschool program.

In his class for both years of Preschool was his very best buddy and cousin, Ridge.

They had an awesome teacher, Miss Ann. She also taught Ally and Ridge's sister, Sawyer.

I can't believe how fast time goes. It seems like yesterday I was dropping Ryland off for his first day of Preschool and now he has been out of it for two years! They seriously grow up so fast. Where in heaven's name is the pause button?

Where Does The Time Go?

I have asked myself that question a lot. The last two weeks especially. Where does it go? One thing I can answer for sure, is that it flies. Here we are on the morning of my youngest child heading off to preschool. The Beginning of the End. I have felt it coming on all summer long. I really am at the beginning. Of the end. No more little ones left at home ALL day with me. They are all growing up and spreading their wings. There will be no more little ones to fill their spot. It is literally the beginning of the end of this time in my life. I am not sure how I feel about that.
Isn't she stinking cute? I just love her. Even though she was only gone for two and a half hours I couldn't stop myself from chewing on her almost-gone-baby cheeks when she got home.

She was still asleep when it was time for her to start getting ready to go. I tiptoed into her room, softly waking her up. I asked her if she was ready to get up and go to preschool. She shook her head no. I was surprised, last night she was giddy with excitement. So, instead I asked her if she was ready to go drink some chocolate milk. That got her motor running. She all but leaped out of the bed and ran to the kitchen. I remember thinking, "Well, now I know what the trick is to getting her outta bed in the early morning."
In this photo she is laughing because she looked back and saw Daddy looking through the sidelight by the front door. He was pulling silly faces.

She was anxious to be on her way to Miss Jill's house to see her friends Cedric and Camden. Even her father, the hop-along couldn't keep up.