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On To First Grade!

It's hard to believe the year is over already!  Sam finished his last day of kindergarten yesterday and is officially off for summer!   He teacher had a little presentation ready for the parents complete with a song titled Kindergarten Lovin' to the tune of Summer Nights in Grease.  It was adorable - we got some good videos!  She also handed them out 'candy' awards - Sam's was a starburst - for being a star worker in all areas.  To celebrate after class we went with a few friends to McDonald's and let the kids play a bit.  Sam mentioned he was going to be sad to not get to see his friends everyday - I think we will be doing a lot of park summer playdates!

We are so proud of how well Sam has done this year and how well he has adjusted to school life.  His reading and writing are simply amazing - he has just learned so much this year.  So now a little break and then off to first grade he goes.  It's a little crazy to think he will be gone from us for a full day - I have a feeling we will all miss him but he is definitely ready for this new adventure.  Congrats our little kindergarten graduate!

Looking older than he was 10 months ago!

Everyone was excited to take Sam to his last day

Eliza's getting a little ahead of herself




Mom and Dad were excited about his award...Sam was excited about the candy attached to it

Sam and Ms. Snoots

three little ninjas ready for first grade!

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