Alli's Kindergarten Graduation

On June 3 Alli graduated from kindergarten at South Bosque Elementary School. We were thrilled to have survived the year! Part of the program for the graduation ceremony included the kids performing some songs and poems that Ms. Flowers, their music teacher, had taught them. Alli's favorite was a song to the tune of "New York, New York." It went something along the lines of "Start spreading the news...We're leaving today. We want to be a part of it...1st grade, 1st grade." We videotaped it so I may try to upload a clip of that song if possible. After the kids performed and walked across the stage to receive their "diploma"/certificate, they had a reception with cookies, cupcakes, and punch in the gym for everyone to take final pictures, etc. We went ahead and warned Alli's teacher that she only had 4years to get ready for Madi's arrival, and then we proceeded to Mazzio's (Alli's favorite) to have a pizza lunch with Nana and Billy and Theresa.

Waiting in line to receive the diploma...



Alli and her friend Ella



South Bosque Kindergarten Class of 2009...



At the reception with Mommy & Daddy & Nana

Slip n Slide Fun

We bought a Slip n Slide early in Summer for the girls to play on at home. Nearly every time we set it up, we attract quite a few kids from the neighborhood. James has even gotten in on the act to show the kids how it's done a couple of times...hmmm, could that have contributed to his back problems? Anyway, on this particular night, it was just Alli and Madi, and we were able to take a few pictures of them playing in the water after sliding for awhile.

Just Clowning Around

Alli decided to try out an activity she saw on a TV show and decorate a box in order to use it for imaginary purposes. We gave her a box and some crayons and markers, and she was having a great time...until Madi wanted in on the action. We didn't have any more boxes so we had to improvise. We used a laundry basket and gave her some paper inside and washable crayons. Some of the crayon marks were on the basket instead of the paper, but it wiped clean pretty easily, and everyone was happy.