Kindergarten Graduation 2012

This morning, we kissed our little BIG girl one more time and wished her well before her Kindergarten Graduation ceremony. 

And of course, there were tears shed as I looked around at all the other parents, getting ready to announce we have a FIRST GRADER!!! I had a few extra tears when I noticed a computer set up in the front row which happened to be skyping a daddy who is stationed overseas. 

Talk about pulling at one's heart strings! 

I have had the privilege of getting to know this wonderful group of kindergartners. I have spent countless hours throughout the year watching them grow. 

So when the curtain was lifted to this shy group of students, my heart melted. Aren't they just adorable with those red solo bowl home made hats? 

I think so too :) 

 They sang a list of songs, with a few cute arm/dance movements along the way. 

Regan's face in this picture below is priceless. She just loves being on stage and really gets into "character".

 When it was "commencement" time, Regan proudly walked across the stage to greet her lovely-very patient-super wonderful teacher.

 They did the official "graduation" hand shake with one hand, diploma with the next.

 Then it was on to a quick congrats from the principal. 

We have been blessed with a wonderful group of teachers and staff. It has been a great experience; these people really do love children.

 Regan's teacher has made her kindergarten year an amazing one. She not only welcomed Regan with open arms, she also welcomed lil' sister Sidney too.
At each conference throughout the year, we would hear all of Regan's strengths....and then the dreadful "we need to work on" statement. Can you guess what it is?.......

 She's a wee bit social. 

That's right, our little 6 year old likes to chat away, and sometimes at some not so great times. Well, it won't prevent her from entering 1st grade, so for that we are thankful!
She has gained the best friend a little girl could ask for. These two have been inseparable from day one!

And a big thank you to some relatives who made the trek and be a part of Regan's special day; THANK YOU!

Aunt (Godmother) Vicky and Hunter

Grandma Jan, Grandma Sheri and Grandpa Arnie

And we wouldn't have missed this for the world (despite Sid's frown).