Carter's Kindergarten Reading Celebration and Graduation

Well- It's hard to believe Carter's first year of school has already wrapped up. He had his last day on May 27th. He was really excited to be starting summer break- and can't wait to start 1st grade... when he'll get recess! lol
Here's his first day and last day of school pictures compared:
First day:


Last day:


At his graduation, they had a slideshow where they put side-by-side pictures of first and last day pics too. The image is a little harder to make out though.



In addition to his Kindergarten graduation his school also celebrated the completion of this year's reading program "Books and Beyond". Carter went 'beyond' the suggested amount of reading per term, so he got an extra reward (a reading pin) in addition to a gold medal and an extra book. The reading celebration was at the Middle School (which was a big thing to him to visit!).



He got to walk the stage to get his medal and pin!





Back at his school- he got to walk that stage too to get his Graduation Certificate. On stage he was asked what his favorite part of the school year was- to which he quietly answered in the mic, "Everything". =)
I have video of it- but for some reason can never get video to load on here. So, if you want to see it, let me know and I'll email you the attachment. =)




After the ceremony, it was back to the classroom for cake and icecream and a final goodbye to his friends and teacher to close up the school year.

Carter and his teacher, Mrs. Sell.

Here's CJ with some of his friends.









Now that Carter has been home from school all day it's been a little of an adjustment- I think especially for Nathan and Lylah. While he was only gone to school from 8:30-11:45, our mornings ran very smoothly. Now, it seems like there is much more arguing between the boys- and Nathan isn't as nice to Lylah as he used to be while Carter was gone at school. -Not that they argue all the time- or that Nathan is always mean to Lylah- because for the most part, they get along great. I just think they are used to having some more space than they've had recently. So, I'm giving one away- probably Zach. (okay- just kidding) hehe! I am anxious to see how Lylah does in the fall when Nathan starts school!