It's summer time!

Today is Amelia's last day of school... her last day in the fabulous MWF3's class, lead by Mrs. Grau and Mrs. Derby. We couldn't have asked for two more loving, creative, and enthusiastic teachers for our girl.

Can't believe what a difference eight months make... she's significantly taller and a bit wiser then when she started in September, but her love of sparkle shoes hasn't changed one bit!

My girl keeps asking if she's "graduating." Thankfully, I have a few years before I have to tackle that milestone. I can't imagine sending her off to college some day!

Right now, we're just looking forward to a summer filled with fun... camp, the pool with friends, the beach, California, and more camp. Can't wait!

First day of school... September 3, 2008






















Last day of school... May 27, 2009

Back to school

Guess who's excited for school?! Amelia went back to Binkley Preschool today for the first day of the school year. Much to her dismay, class was only one hour and her mom had to come with her. ("Mom, kids go by themselves!") She DID NOT want to leave when it was over. I take that as a very good sign!

Friday will be her second day and she'll get to stay for two hours. Clearly, school has us easing back into the academic routine.

Next week school will be back at full-steam. She'll go M/W/F from 900a until 1200p. In addition to going three days a week, another new aspect to this year is that Amelia will get to stay an extra hour for "Lunch Bunch." I don't know who's more excited... Amelia or me!

Check out some photos from Amelia's first day back at school... in front of school, her new "best friend" Charlotte, Noah, and learning to line-up...

Last Day of School

Tuesday was Amelia's last day of preschool. I can't believe her first year is already over! Fourteen more to go before college!



















I'm not sure who's sadder... Amelia - because she'll miss her teachers and friends... or me - who will miss the three hours on Tuesday and Thursdays when she's at school.

Thankfully, summer camp starts soon!

Couldn't resist sharing a few school pictures. Check out her class photo... no kids are smiling and why is Amelia being held by her teacher?! (Something about being sad, a swing, and her friend Jon. We still can't figure out the real story.)

This is her spring school photo. She was supposed to miss it due to our April California trip. Thanks to American Airlines canceling our flight, she was able to go to school that morning and have her picture taken. We never know what she'll do - either a growling smile like her class photo... or surprisingly, a sweet smile like this one.






Amelia's First Day of School (08/07)... excited, willing, and full of wonder.
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Amelia's Last Day of School (05/08)... a few inches taller, slightly smarter, still full of wonder, and a crazy smiler!
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