Kindergarten Graduate

 

She did it! WE did it! Audrey graduated kindergarten. We all survived the first year of school for our little family. She earned a purple ribbon, which was the "big heart" award. I couldn't have chosen a more appropriate award for her. Her heart is so big, and so tender. She is my sweet little girl, who is growing up way too quickly.

 

She wanted a picture throwing her hat.

 

That morning we went to the school to watch the graduation ceremony. Dave was able to come, and stood on the other side to video tape her coming in.
I'm not gonna lie.  Hearing the graduation song, and seeing her walk in all big kid like...it made me cry, a few times.
Looking at her Dad.

My stinkin battery was dying so I missed the picture of her actually getting her diploma, but here she is right after.

She was very serious. That night I told her I was so proud of her, and that I got a little teary watching her graduate.  She said, "I kinda cried too.  I can't believe I am done with kindergarten!"

Looking at Joshua.

Her whole class.

Coming back in to sing some songs.

The four kindergarten classes.

Moving their tassels to the right side.  They take this graduation stuff pretty seriously.

Throwing the hats.  Audrey didn't.

Back in her class room for cake and a slide show.

Every time her picture was shown on the slide show she turned around to make sure Dave was watching. He was.

She got to hold Austin and was such a proud big sister.

She was so happy Dave was able to come see her classroom.

Austin was the hit of the party.

Audrey really does have a big heart.  I let her come home from school early that day, and I found her reading books to Joshua.  Such a sweet girl. Happy summer!