The End of an Era

There's only a few more days left of school and so we are in warp speed-- attending this program and that. Holland's class put on a special afternoon for the moms. They kids sang songs, told stories and recited funny poetry.
But the highlight was when each of the kids read a letter they had composed especially for their moms. Here's Hollands (misspellings and all):
Dear Mom,
My mom is the best! She is awsome and kind. Mom you went through a lot of pain with Kean and being in the hospital for 71 days. Mom you are my sunshine. I love my mom. You are nice and kind. Thank you Mom for being my mother.
Love,
Holland

All the moms were pretty much choked up by the end of the program. The last little boy to read to his mom broke down in tears and the teacher had to finish the letter for him. It was such a sweet afternoon.

Reesey had her last day of pre-school. We celebrated with a program and picnic in the park. Of course, it was cool, windy and rainy.

Notice how Reese is at least a head shorter than most of the kids. Thankfully, she makes up with her over-the-top personality. Here they're singing about a "peckled frog" sitting on a "peckled log" eating some "most delicious bugs-- yum, yum"!

This is Reese with Mrs. Douglas (who she sometimes on accident referred to as Uncle Douglas).

And finally, Greer and the entire 1st grade gave their annual music program in the gym. GiGi is on the second row from the bottom in about the center. (She's behind the boy in the white shirt and tan shorts).

After the performance, we all headed back to her classroom for an "author's tea party". Each of the kids have spent tons of time writing and illustrating (water color and collages) a beautiful book. Greer's was about a lonely and lost fish-- Lily who came across another lost fish-- Lizzy. The two wandered the ocean-- so sad-- and teamed up with a Dolphin. Then the three of them became friends and a family. The end.

It's so fun having Grammy and Grandpa living close by so they can attend some of these uplifting and culturally stimulating events. We all loved it.

And finally... here's Kean and Byron after an exhausting day of work!