FLASHBACK: Ann Elise's Kindergarten Graduation

The end of Ann Elise's Kindergarten year was celebrated with a graduation ceremony - cap and gown and all. The ceremony included Pomp & Circumstance, the students singing a number of songs they'd prepared for the night, and most children speaking a part. Ann Elise's part was "Please sing this wonderful song with us on the second time through." We were very happy she said her part well!

A big smile before we left the house:


The Kindergarten Class of 2010-2011:


Receiving her diploma from Mr. Griffith, the Principal:


Showing her excitement over her diploma:


And a final picture with her Kindergarten teacher - who retired at the end of the year.


Ann Elise loved this school year. She made some good friends and learned some valuable academic skills. We feel she is well prepared to tackle first grade :) We couldn't be more proud to stand next to this sweet graduate!


We were more prepared with this graduation ceremony - it can definitely signify an end in many ways. Looking back at Wes' Kindergarten graduation serves as a reminder - now the little boy look, the "fun" of learning the basics, the innocence of just being 6 does comes to an end :(

We now know first grade brings desks, homework, projects, and life lessons...growing up is hard to do (especially for the parents)!