Back to School!

This was back to school week in our house. Keegan started 1st grade, Regina is now a Kindergartener, and Maddie is in preschool. There was excitement in the air on our first morning, they couldn't wait to put on their uniforms, new shoes, and wear their new backpacks. 

Sitting in our new mud room

First Grade!

Look out Kindergarten, here comes Regina!

Preschooler!

 After school, we celebrated with a back-to-school feast. The girls got to indulge in their favorite treats: hot dogs, taco salad, and Mexican Coke! We had cupcakes for dessert, but the coke was definitely their favorite surprise! We also put a theme to our school year: Learning With Joy. We are going to celebrate and give thanks for learning eagerly and with joy and bliss in our hearts all year long.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Memo

You will be missed....

Graduations!

This week was the end of school for us, and the that means graduations!

Regina's 4 Year Old Preschool Graduation
On Monday morning Regina's 4 year old preschool class walked over the bridge and towards Kindergarten! She was so excited to get up there and sing the songs with her class and receive her diploma. I was so proud to see her sing and dance and not be shy on the stage. She was beaming from ear to ear the entire time, and so was I watching her from the audience seats. This kid can light up a room no matter where she goes!

Here's the whole class singing: "Welcome, to our class. Welcome, we're glad you came!"

It's official! She's on her way to Kindergarten!

Nana and Papa gave her an autograph ball, and Regina had a blast getting her friends to sign it!

Regina and her BFF Ellie.

The Duggan Family (Keegan had a camping day in her classroom, hence the pj's)

Regina and Mrs. Pranschke - a very nurturing and patient teacher. We love her!

Keegan's Kindergarten Graduation
The next night, it was Keegan's turn to graduate from Kindergarten. It was a great ceremony, the kids sang songs, performed a few dance routines, and received their diplomas. Keegan is excited to start first grade but not before we have a fun summer! So proud of the progress she made this year!

Keegan receiving her diploma from Mrs. Connolly - an incredible teacher!

Keegan and some of her classmates getting ready for the slide show

Keegan and her BFF, Abigail

Keegan's compassion is limitless...I can't wait to see how she uses it to make the world a better place!

A rare family photo!