Pre-K Graduation

 Kyle made it through his first year of school!

I'm so glad he's had a wonderful year, with great teachers and friends.  Kyle has grown and matured quite a bit in his experiences in school this year.

Last night we got to watch him walk across a stage and get his first {of many} diplomas.

First, the graduates put on a little program.  There were a few songs, a bible verse, a video of pictures from the school year.  Here's a few snippets from the night:

One of Kyle's favorites, Going on a Bear Hunt:



Thank you, God, for Making Me:


Kyle gets his diploma:



All the Pre-K graduates of 2012:

Dad was able leave work early and catch the end of the graduation:

Kyle and Mom:

With Grandpa and Grandma:

The other boys got to stay home with Aunt Liz and McKinley.  It was a nice treat to get to enjoy the graduation with the little ones. 


Afterwards, we had a nice meet and greet.  It was sweet for Kyle to get to say good-bye to all of his friends and to get their numbers so we can get them together this summer!  I was also so happy to hear several moms tell me how good Kyle is and how their boys are always talking about Kyle.  That makes a mom happy. 

As we said good-bye to his teachers, Ms. Lora shed a few tears.  She hugged Kyle and kept telling him how much she loves him and how she's going to miss him.  She told me she just loves him so much and what a good boy he is, that he's just so sweet, and she's going to really miss him next year.  It's nice to hear that other people love this little guy and helps me hold onto those sweet memories.  I guess I can forgive him for refusing to sing to me on Mother's Day!   

Then we were on to the graduation dinner.  Kyle's choice? Cane's!  He wanted to make sure he had TWO toasts AND his own sauce!  Not a bad choice, I'd say.

Congrats, Kyle.  The road is long from here.  You've only just begun!