Preschool grad

Both Ari’s and Gabe’s preschool years have come to a close.  They both have matured and learned so much that they are barely recognizable to me from when they first started last August.  Ari’s class didn’t have a graduation ceremony, but they did have a water day (which I was unable to photograph, because I was busy getting soaked).  Gabe’s class, with Miss Jessica, did have a ceremony, and it was beyond adorable!

Gabe was so excited for us to all be at his graduation, and it shows in his expression when he caught his first glimpse of us. 

Miss Jessica talked about the preschool grads (Gabe and Ari still have one more year of preschool before kindergarten), and all they’ve achieved.  She concluded her speech by asking over the microphone, “Are you ready to rock, GABE?! Gabe’s been ready to rock all morning!”

Yes, we can see that!

Gabe took his role in the production seriously!  He was so dedicated to singing the songs and playing his guitar – I was swooning!

 

Ari was very impressed with her brother, to say the least.  Music can light up her world like none other.  Make that a musical performance by her brother, Gabe, and you have one happy little lady.

 

The kids did a musical performance in sign language!

 

There was a face painting ceremony, with different colors and markings symbolizing aspects of their growth and development.  It was so cool!  Gabe felt totally special that his Daddy could be a part of it.

 

He was even awarded a medal for his accomplishment.  The strings started to fray about an hour later, and it’s now mostly fallen apart, but he still cherishes it anyway.

 

This was such a special and memorable way to acknowledge this milestone.

After the ceremony, we were invited for a luncheon inside, where we all got to say our goodbyes and thank you’s to Gabe’s sweet teacher, Miss Jessica.