Emily's Preschool Graduation

Emily's preschool put on a really cute graduation ceremony. It definitely made the kids feel very special and grown up. Hopefully it made her feel independent and excited about kindergarten. However even though she has finished preschool, I am NOT ready to start talking about kindergarten. I am still in denial and she will always be my baby!

My tears started flowing as soon as the Director and Preacher started the ceremony. However once I got through the inital set of tears, I was good to go for the rest of the time. I even managed to hold in the tears while the kids walked in to 'Pomp and Circumstance' in wearing their cap and gown. Seriously, she looked so grown up to me!

All the kids went up front and sang A LOT of songs.

I think even the kids got a little bored toward the end. :)

Then the teachers called up each child to walk across the stage and get their diploma.

I love how it was like a "real" graduation!

Emily and her teachers, Mrs. Keitha and Mrs. Jane. We loved her teachers.

They were so sweet and fun with the kids and really cared about each child.

Emily and her best bud, Logan.

I was so glad these two could be in the same class. They are both a little shy and reserved, but preschool really helped open them up alot.

Nana with the graduate!

We are so proud of Emily. She learned so much this year and never once complained about going to preschool. I know she will be a great student. She is trying hard to start reading before kindergarten starts. She is a wonderful big sister to Abby and Sarah. They both look up to her.

We love you Emily!

You are such a special little girl and as sad as I may to send you away to Kindergarten, I know you will be successful in all that you set out to do.

Mother's Day Tea

Emily's preschool put on a wonderful Mother's Day Tea this year. Emily was so excited. She was counting down the days and started to worry when she got sick. She was afraid she was going to miss it, thankfully we didn't. She was very adamant about what I should wear and made sure I put on make up and did my hair that day.

(Obviously she is well aware of days I don't wear make up or do my hair!)

Of course, Sarah wanted a picture too!

 The kids put on a darling show for us. They sang cute little songs and had made us some cute gifts --a tissue paper corsage, mod podge vase, framed picture and put together a cute booklet. After the songs, we enjoyed strawberry shortcakes (Emily's favorite) and then got to dance with them. It was so sweet and I was definitely teary eyed the whole time.

Emily holding the corsage she made me.

 Then I got to spend Mother's Day with my 3 little girls.

I am sure one lucky mama!

Tea Party

Recently Emily has been saying she doesn't like princesses... they are too babyish she says. However I know that isn't true. She still loves to play dress, act like a princess and have tea parties.  One afternoon she set up a fancy tea party for Sarah.

I love how she used a UNC blanket for their tablecloth - classy!

She served goldfish and blueberry muffines and was a perfect host and served Sarah first.

I love my little princess and I hope this doesn't fade away as she begins Kindergarten.

Birthday Parties

We had a little party for Abby with a few friends nearby...and Nana.

And it actually turned into a March Madness party since Abby went to bed 30 mins after the party started and the UNC game became the highlight. 

The Boys

The Girls

The Kids

 There was lots of excitement and fun!

 The next day, we headed down to Kernersville for a birthday party to Abby and her cousin Maverick. We were supposed to all go to the zoo, but we had to change plans because of the rain.

Once again, the girls "helped" Abby open her presents.

I think we did a pretty good job of celebrating this sweet little girls birthday!

Abby turns 1!

On March 19, our little Abby turned 1!

I can't believe how times flies, but she is still my sweet little baby girl!

Emily was very concerned about what kind of party Abby was going to have.

She decided on a Ballerina Party!

So the girls got dressed up in their tutus and were ready to party!

 Of course, they wanted to "help" open her presents.

Then it was time for CAKE!

We made her a little upset because we gave her the cake, but then quickly took it away for a picture. She had just gotten a hold of it. Very mean of us!

Please don't judge my cake. I am no baker or cake decorator!

To say Abby devoured her cake is an understatement!

A few minutes later there was just crumbs left.

So I couldn't get a good picture, but I made a cute banner celebrating Abby's first year. I actually kept it up for a month because I love looking at this cute baby!

Sunday Afternoon

One Sunday afternoon, we took the girls to a "new" park. They had a blast.

Abby enjoyed her first trip down a slide!

The park was part of a lake, so the girls took a quick dip.

I love seeing happiness in my girls faces!

St Patrick's Day

Emily must have learned all about St Patrick's Day at school this year. She was way into it.

I guess the leprechaun visited her classroom while they were out and made a big mess of things.

I wasn't aware they did this and she kept talking about the mess the leprechaun was going to make while they were sleeping. I was NOT about to mess up my house that I try to keep clean. I decided to just open all the kitchen cabinets and drawers. That looked messy enough to me!

I also did a scavenger hunt for them to find their pot of gold candy and rainbow paint.

Emily also made sure we all wore green that day.

I am so "lucky" to have these crazy leprechauns in my life....