Pomp and Gratefulness

My sweet Alexis graduated from Kindergarten yesterday. What a precious ceremony it was. I did not cry through the whole thing, even when they played the sweetest slide show to a version of "This is My Father's World", (the second song on my playlist is similar to this version if you would like to hear). I was strong and just joyful. I love this school!!! She was privileged to be only one of 10 students in her class, and because of that she bonded to each and everyone of her classmates, we all did. Each teacher had no more than 12 kids and so for graduation they each gave 2 adjectives (not limited to 2) about the child that describes their personalities. Miss Jankowski said Alexis was "caring" and "thoughtful." It was so good for us parents to hear what their teachers had to say about them. The kids recited a scripture for every letter of the alphabet and then sang some songs. It was Good! So, I didn't cry the entire time, even when Miss Jankoski, who is moving to Florida, broke down crying. But, evening came and I was bathing the 2 boys, when Alexis, after watching the slide show that they sent home with us, came in the bathroom with swollen and red eyes and said with a choked-up voice, "I got a little teary watching the dvd." Before I knew it we were both hugging eachother on the bathroom floor crying our eyes out! The boys just stared at us funny. She has such a tenderheart and I knew exactly how she was feeling! We cried for a bit and then wrote a letter to her sweet teacher. Later that evening I was folding clothes and watching the slide show of her past year and I boo-hooed again! What a sweet year at Grace Classical! Praise God for his goodness!



Alexis, in her cap and gown, playing bells and singing for us.



I love this look! Our friend Christian is not too fond of clapping

All of the Kindergarten kids raising up their diplomas

The most precious teacher, Miss Jankowski! This was her first year to teach, and she taught with such grace and patience. We were amazed at how gentle she was with the kids, but able to obtain order and respect. We will miss her, especially Alexis.

The graduate and her proud family!

A very proud Granny and Papa!

Just a picture of Aaron this morning at breakfast. He is really growing and maturing these days! I am happy to say that he has put all his weight, and then some, back on since his pneumonia spell.

And this is the honerey(sp?) little Eli who sits at the table now! This picture really sums up his personality. He is truly a stinker!

And this is Alexis with "George." George was a puppet monkey used in Miss Jankowski's class to encourage and motivate. Alexis was particularly fond of George, so Miss Jankowski gave him to her as a gift. Alexis has not put him down since!

Bring on the summer!