Jonathan's awards day at AMES

First grade awards were held today at AMES. Every first grader was recognized for their hard work and achievements this year at school. Jonathan's class did great as a whole and I could not be prouder of Jonathan. He was recognized for being on the principal's honor roll (all A's) all year!! I hope second grade goes that well too... Jonathan we are all so proud of you! I also received several of the books that he has written this year in writer's workshop. Guess what his favorite subject to write on was....club penguin, of course.

Jonathan and Mrs. Evatt

Laurie's new discovery!

Laurie Grace finally discovered the finger nail polish! This color she calls 'sprinkles'. There is a touch of glitter in this color and that is why she calls it sprinkles! I was putting on some polish this morning and she saw me doing it and wanted hers done too. I should not be surprised that she likes polish since she also likes makeup and any other girlie thing she comes across!

Awana Awards Night

Awana is a big part of our life throughout the school year. All three of the kids love to go to Awana every week and I work in the sparks area of Awana. Over the past weeks, all the clubs have had their awards night. The puggles and cubbies (Laurie Grace and Nicholas) had theirs last week, May 12. The sparks (Jonathan) had theirs this week, May 19. I was proud of all the kids; they all finished their books this year and all got awards!

Me giving out the Sparky Awards

Jonathan examining his award

Nicholas receiving his award

Laurie Grace and the puggles singing their theme song

Field Day at AMES

Jonathan's class had field day today. There were lots of game stations set up all around the back of the school. Each class walked from station to station and played an assortment of games. Jonathan's class had three teams and he was on team 3. Several of his friends were on his team including Chapman, Maggie, and Bowen. Jonathan played all the games and really enjoyed the tug of war, far more than I thought he would. Nicholas watched all the games intently. He wanted to be a part of things so bad. Laurie finally did get involved in one of the games...one that involved water.

Cooling off with a snow cone!

Last 4k Event!

Today Nicholas, Laurie Grace, and I went to his last 4k event; a morning at StoneLedge park in Duncan. All the teachers were there and everyone got to play together and share a snack for one last time. Nicholas gave his teachers his end of the year presents today. He was so excited to give them their presents because he had picked them out himself. He got Mrs. Leigh a turquiose ring (since that is her favorite color) and he bought Mrs. Kelly a bracelet. They both loved their present and he was so glad! Both of the kids had a great time at the park and then we headed to lunch at McDonald's with Morgan and Erin! It was quite a full day but a good time was had by all!!

Happy Graduation!

Tonight Nicholas graduated from preschool! The program was so sweet and the kids really enjoyed the songs they sang. Mrs. Leigh, his teacher, presented each child and gave them a diploma. Nicholas was so funny accepting his award...he looked like such a grown up and professional student! I will miss having him around in the early afternoon next year. I will miss him being with me and Laurie when we go out to eat lunch. I will miss taking him to the ELC! But I look forward to hearing all about kindergarten and about all his new friends. I am also looking foward to the summer and all the fun we will have together.
I do want to thank Mrs. Leigh and Mrs. Kelly for being such great teachers! Nicholas has learned so much this year. I know he will miss you both!






Nicholas singing his heart out!

Those two are going to miss each other!




Nicholas and his teachers-Mrs. Leigh and Mrs. Kelly



We were glad that Nanny and Papa could come too


Mrs. Leigh and Mrs. Kelly loaded up his tote bag with all kinds of goodies. They gave him a beginning reader book, his scrapbook from his year at the ELC, his journal, a pencil box for kindergarten, and a bag of candy, bubbles, magnifying glass etc.

Happy Mother's Day

Yesterday, May 9 was mother's day. The kids and I made several homemade presents for Nanny (Chris' mom) including some banana bread and a pot decorated with the kids' handprints. Since my Mom is not with us right now, we sent her some ecards and promised to celebrate fully when she comes home in July. The kids made several art pieces for me and I got lots of cards and good wishes from all. Jonathan was especially proud of a pottery piece that he had made for me in art! My greatest gift is that of my children and I thank God for them!!