Hello Summer

Goodbye school days, hello summer! Jack celebrated his last day of school this Friday.

It was exciting, but wrenching for two reasons (1) we adore Ms. Debbie, a perfect match for Jack, and I am so sad to see him leave her guidance and (2) next year will be his last year of pre-school--I'll save the teary eyes for next year, or at least I'm trying too. Either way it's tough to think about.

So, a school year that basically started out a little bumpy {remember that whole thing about not being in the same class with his dearest friend Sophia} actually turned out amazing. God truly has a plan that is best for us. It was just hard to see that those first solemn weeks for Jack. But he is a kid and kid's are resilient, right? It seems to have proven so...Jack met lots of new friends that he adores, learned a ton, and enjoyed his school days to the fullest.

But, that doesn't mean he wasn't ready to celebrate the last day with a party and look forward to some summer time "stay home" days. This was a very well planned party, with lots of fun activities for the kids. And I am happy to say that I was only in attendance at this party, not a planner {although, they did con me into reading the "summer time" book to the kids}. Other than that I got to sit back and enjoy the happenings!

A yummy lunch catered by Chick-fil-a with some added goodies.

A "Summer Shaker" art activity which Jack would only use the blue dot paint with {that is a whole other issue in itself}.

A pull string Pinata--the kids could hardly stand their excitement.

Jack and his new "best friend", Garrett, showing off their Pinata loot.

A grand goodbye to our Pre-School 3's friends and an incredible teacher, Ms. Debbie.

Now time for some summer fun!