Jackie's Preschool Graduation

Jackie graduated from preschool today. The ceremony was at the train depot- perfect for what my boys called "the train school."

First, the kids sang some cute songs.



Then, they went to change into their caps and gown while we watched a slide show. I never thought I would tear up at a preschool graduation and then they had to set the slide show to "Let Them Be Little."

The proud graduate, on his way to get his diploma from Miss Mary Beth.

Next stop: Kindergarten!

Adam and Mason were there, too. Adam got to see Miss Michelle again. Grandma was there to help with Mason. Daddy had to work, but saw all the pics and video- which is now trapped on my broken flip video camera.

Adam and Miss Michelle

Adam's class had an end-of-the-year party at a classmate's house. He LOVED his teacher, Miss Michelle. He would hug her, kiss her, play with her hair, and say "I love you, My Shell." And she loved him back. She actually got teary-eyed when I told her that Adam wouldn't be back in her class next year. I wish he could, but it's too long of a drive since we moved off the beach.

Strawberry Picking

The boys had a field trip to go pick strawberries today. I wasn't sure how it would work out because if you looked in one direction, it was fine:

Look in the other and:

But, the boys still had fun, even though they did get a little wet. They had learned how to pick strawberries in their classes and were telling me "twist and pull."

They got a good amount!

And each picked out a flower to take to Grandma. Mason stayed with her during the field trip.

Field Trip to the Aquarium

Jackie and Adam's preschool had a field trip to the Aquarium.

 Adam wanted to pet the alligator. Mason did, too, though I don't have any pics of him doing it because I had to keep him from grabbing the alligator instead of just petting it.

Jackie wanted nothing to do with touching it. Or even having it near him.

We've been to the aquarium before, but this was the first time that we went outside, on the nature trails.

Adam at School

Preschool Easter Party

Jack and Adam had their Easter Party for preschool this morning. They made candy bunny necklaces and bunny cookies. They had lunch and then an egg hunt.

Adam with the 2s class and the 3s class. They had their egg hunt out back, while the 4s had theirs up front.

Showing off their loot!

Jackie's Snack Day

Today was Jackie's snack day at school. He helped me make cookies shaped like the letter N, the letter of the week. He wanted me to come in for snack time to see his class. He loves his teacher, Miss Mary Beth.

He had no desire to leave Miss Mary Beth's class and go to kindergarten next year. But, we talked about how after after kindergarten, he'd get to go on to older grades and then eventually college. From our visit to my alma mater this fall for homecoming, his response to going to college was "And then I get to drink SODA? And eat brownies?" He was excited enough about those things to say that it's okay to go on to kindergarten, if he gets to have those things in college.

Christmas Crafts

These are some of the crafts that Jackie has made at preschool.

This one is actually a big picture frame- so cute!

Preschool Christmas Party

The boys had their Christmas party at preschool today. They had class for the first two hours and then the parents showed up for the party. Because the Tuesday/Thursday classes are small, the combine for parties.

Adam has his cute little sweater vest on.

Jack's teacher, Miss Mary Beth, is over on the side in the black shirt.

Jackie, who situatuated himself between two girls, of course.

Decorating sugar cookies.

Miss Mary Beth helps Adam.

That's Miss Michelle in the red, who has been Adam's teacher for most of the month while his regular teacher was out sick.

Making an ornament with glitter.

Handy Tree

Adam's Turtle Ornament

Made at preschool.