Sophie's Graduation

Sophie & Emma, one of her buddies

Grady, Nolen, Aunt Martha, Sophie & Abbie (all 4 of these kids will be in Aunt Martha's wedding in a few short weeks! Grady and Sophie have been in the same class for the past 2 years.

Paula & Sophie

Paw-paw, Abbie, Aunt Martha, Sophie & Paula

Sophie had her preschool graduation on Thursday night. That evening it was pouring down rain when we headed to the graduation but we made it there in one piece. At Sophie's graduation, they played a video that included pictures taken throughout the school year. Miss Jody, the director, shared a couple of sweet little poems at the beginning and then each age group sang a song or two. Then, one by one, the kids walked across the front, got a hug from their teacher and a preschool certificate. This year, Sophie got to wear a cap and everything! (no gown though) Thankfully, I didn't cry though I'm sad about sending her off to kindergarten in the fall. Also, Sophie has had Miss Sandra for the past 2 years. We will miss her next year! As each child's name was called, they also told what each child wanted to be when he or she grows up. Sophie wants to be a "baby doctor". =) It was a late night for our family. After the graduation ceremony, we visited with people and had snacks. We were proud of our Sophie!

Christmas Festivities

Sophie enjoys the yummy food at the Christmas party.

Doughnuts!

Miss Sandra's class

This past week, we've been busy with some Christmas festivities. Last weekend, it was Breakfast with Santa at church followed by a Christmas party that night with our Sunday school class. The next night after church, we had fun surprising our friend, Ben, with a big birthday party. Then, this past Monday, we had Sophie's Christmas party at school. The kids enjoyed giving out things that they had made to the parents and exchanging gifts. They were all very excited about their gifts!!! What a fun age to be with at Christmastime! It was their last day of school before Christmas. A few weeks ago Sophie told me that she thought that she was starting kindergarten after Christmas because I had told her next year. =)

On Thursday night, we had Sophie's Christmas program at school. Each group sang several Christmas songs and recited a couple of Christmas poems. Nana, Paw-paw, Uncle Phil, Aunt Martha, and our immediate family were able to be there. Alongwith all of these festivities, we also had a couple of doctor visits but hopefully everyone can stay well for a little bit. Abbie had her second ear infection (in two weeks) and both girls had forms of pink eye. Abbie's case of pink eye was actually more serious because it got into the tissue in her face but she's doing much better after all the antibiotics. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!