Our preschool graduate!

Greg may or may not have poked a little fun at Emma's "preschool graduation" when I asked him to attend. He was (of course) happy to go... but was wondering if stopping education after preschool is an option? And if not, why we celebrate the graduation? haha. It's true. They are a little silly. But, it's good for kids to feel accomplished, right? And little Miss Emma always loves a celebration that is all about her.

She has been in a wonderful preschool this year. The teacher is Jenny Stratton and she is a member of our stake who does a preschool out of her home. She was so incredibly patient with Emma all year long. And would constantly make comments to me like, "she is going to be a great leader someday... every class has someone who likes to be in charge...she just loves to help me...she could run a company someday..." - but she was always kind and caring with Emma (which is sometimes hard to do) and Emma responded very well.

From L to R:
Davy, Madalyn (she and Emma frequently got in fights because they were squabbling over the "alpha" spot in class), Ava, Eli (we carpooled with), Makenna (in our ward), Emma, Berkeley (ward) and Avalyn is hiding behind Emma and Mrs. Stratton.

Miss Jenny had a helper in the preschool room most days named Debbie.  She is a disabled adult and she was so sweet with the kids.

The sweet thank you note Miss Jenny gave the Moms.

Our beautiful preschool graduate!! Hard to believe she is starting Kindergarten in a few months!!  She'll be off to BYU before I know it.

 Emma and Mrs. Stratton.

We celebrated at Sonic!

Emma got the award for being a "Wonderful Word Builder" - I'm proud of her for that, because she is really worked hard on her reading and her sounds and I hope she will do quite well in Kindergarten.