Thursday, May 25, 2017

End of School

Jemma had her last day of PDO (Parent's Day Out) on Wednesday. I'm SO proud of her. She started out the year with tears at drop off and ended the year walking in proudly with her big sister! Jemma was pretty much the youngest in her class, but really did great keeping up with the other kids! I loved reading her report card each week, and having her so excited to show me what was in her bag and tell me all about her day! 

First and last day of 2 year old PDO!

On the last day, parents were invited back early for a short program of songs, followed by a freeze pop treat for the kids!


Jemma's favorite PDO thing was "The Butterflies" (they started as caterpillars, Jemma was so excited when they released them as butterflies).


Jemma loved all three of her teachers so much! I have so much admiration for 2 year old preschool teachers, they are just amazing and I can't thank them enough for sharing God's love and loving on my Jemmy!

Jemma and lead teacher Ms. Kathy! 

Jemma & Ms. Karen!

Jemma & Ms. Beth!

Thursday was Jade's last day of Pre-K! I can't believe that my first baby will be starting Kindergarten in 3 short months, however knowing Jade is totally ready for it helps a little! She really excelled this year, and made significant progress in her writing and drawing. She gained so much confidence in herself and now LOVES to write and draw and is always drawing pictures for her teachers and friends. Her last day of school consisted of a "Last Slide" on the playground, songs with Mr. Todd (the music teacher) and freeze pops!

First and Last day of Pre-K!



Jade and her bestie Genevieve!

Jade's teachers this year were just wonderful, and exactly what Jade needed to grow! She learned a TON this year, and really enjoyed Ms. Jill's organic style of teaching. 

Jade with lead teacher Ms. Jill!

Jade and Ms. Kristina!

Jade and her classmates!

Bring on summer vacation!

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Wrapping up April

Jade and 9 of her friends had a blast singing, dancing and getting their hair and nails done at Glam & Glitz for Jade's birthday!



Princess Jade!


The group!

Happy Birthday Jade!

Cupcakes!

They played the equivalent of hot potato, winner got to make their own glitter lotion!

Musical Chairs!! (Winner was Jade, and she made glitter lotion). ;)

We had our first picnic lunch on the deck, first park picnic and lots of play time on the swing set and at the park!













I think it's really starting to hit me that Jade will be starting Kindergarten next year and will be home significantly less!! She chose not to do the 6 week Wednesday Enrichment session this time, so that we could have our hour and a half before picking up Jemma from Parents Day Out! Can't say I was disappointed in her choice! :) 

The first week was rainy, so we did the mall play area, lunch at the food court and a ride on the carousel. 



The next week was a trip to Target to spend her birthday gift card from GeeGee and then a visit to a new park!

Well, I think that wraps up my April pictures! :)