::The Graduate::

This school year went FAST! .... it seemed like it just got rolling, then it was over ... Good for me, because I am fortunate enough to have the summer off .... Bad for me, because Caden is done with Kindergarten.  This was such an amazing year of growth for Caden ... he went from struggling in a few academic areas to finishing the year "at standard" and slightly "above standard" in reading.  

His teacher was nothing but amazing! She handled all of our worries with grace and urgency.  She adored Caden to pieces and Caden respected her and acted like an angel in class (unlike at home).

She set the bar so high this year, I fear next year ... she has assured me his teacher next year is going to be just as good. We will see.

Of course we had to honor his wonderful teacher! ... and since I'm addicted to our new market, the choice of this years gift was obvious ... Pybus Bucks, Adorable wood coins in $5.00 denominations.

I whipped up this cute little tag - stuck 10 coins in a jar ... and an adorable gift was done!

As was the music program, I also scored front row seats for Kindergarten Graduation through the online auction on Facebook.  I wasn't so sure I agreed with Kindergarten graduation ... seemed a little like a Hallmark Holiday to me, however of course I went with it - and oh my goodness ... cuteness overload.

Caden's Teacher & Principal .... both great individuals!  We couldn't be luckier!

After graduation, they had refreshments, treats and social time.  I couldn't stay :-(  I had to get back to work, as it was also the last day of school in my building.  I left the camera with Dan - he did good :-)

Saying his goodbyes ...

... and he's off to First Grade!

After I got off work, Dan headed to work ... and Caden and I headed to South ...

... and had a little fun ...

One Busy Day!

 
Next Stop :::: First Grade :::
Nuts!

**I also did a catch up post last night ... scroll down to see**

**Adios Kindergarten**

Somehow nine months have zoomed by and we have a Kindergarten Graduate!

... all the details to come tomorrow :o)  

**Ooops ... Behind Again! ... Memorial Day and the weeks in between**

This time of the year the weather in our little town is the BEST!  I can't get enough of it ... between awesome weather and the craziness of another year at work wrapping up, back to back weekends to Seattle, Dan being super busy (means more bookkeeping for me) at work and school functions for Caden ... I've had very little time to blog.

Haging out at Pybus (yes, we've been weekly :-)) ... signing Great Grandma's card

Memorial Day weekend also happened to be Dan's birthday weekend. We headed west to visit his family.  He golfed with his Uncle and brother Saturday, which meant Caden and I got in retail therapy!

.... only to return to our hotel four hours later to find two pigeons got in our room and pooped allover. Disgusting! I freaked!  Caden was annoyed with me that I left the door open a crack ... never did I think birds would fly inside.  ugh ..... the most disgusting thing ever! The hotel was great in getting it cleaned up, new linens everywhere and they steam cleaned the carpets.

After the pigeon fiasco we headed to Dan's parents to meet up with Dan ... and the rest of the family. Grandpa wanted a picture of his three grand-kids together. The first attempt was a lost cause. Caden was more then uncooperative.

The second attempt ... a little better ...

Mhh, I'm not sure how I managed to marry into this family.  What a bunch of clowns :-)

The next morning Dan opened his gifts ... Lego's and Batman & Captain America t-shirts. Caden shopped and Dan loved it (mhhh, I have two boys).

Of course it was raining ... I think it rains when we visit to remind me why I moved east!

A Fun Weekend!

Ninja Caden, building a boat, and being silly.

Caden loves to bring in the garbage cans on garbage day ... this particular day he got sidetracked with them and used them for parallel parking. I honestly think if Caden was given the opportunity he would pass his drivers test at age 6.

Caden had his school BBQ and celebration of learning a couple weeks ago which parents were invited to ... oodles of cuteness. His elementary is celebrating 60 years (YES! they need a new building!) - to celebrate they created a fish mural along the fence.  All 500+ kids painted a fish - so cool and cute!

Sharing his work with us!

heading to school, kickin it on the tractor and his very first yearbook

Our good friends treated Dan and I to the Kenny Chesney concert two weeks ago. It was so fun to get out, the concert was great (love Kenny!!) and I cant remember the last time I stayed out till 2 in the morning ... to be 21 again! ~ thank you Tanya & Jim!

Endless Imagination!

Playing with Cousin Levi

Taking in an Apple Sox game on a fabulous night!

Riding his bike to Pybus & locking it in the bike racks ...he was so proud

Whew! All that in just less then a month. No wonder I never have a spare moment. Have a great weekend! ... and did I mention DC is less then two weeks away. Yikes!!!