Pre-K Graduation!

Today was a special day for Madison. She graduated from Pre-K! It may not seem like a big deal to the average Joe, but to Madison's amazing teachers, it the most special day of the year for the kids! We all gathered in a room awaiting the new graduates. When the graduation processional came on, the kids came marching into the room SO proud of themselves.

See Madison beaming from ear to ear with excitement?

The teachers made a wonderful speech about the class, the kids sang a few songs for us, including a song that they both sang and signed (sign language), then they called each kid up one by one to give them their diploma and a big hug goodbye. When the teachers started crying during their goodbye speech, so did most of the parents! Madison really was fortunate to get the most amazing teachers at this preschool this year. I hope Nathan gets them when he is in pre-K!

Madison getting her diploma and hugging goodbye.

The festivities didn't end with the graduation. Afterwards we went back to their classroom for a graduation reception. The room was decked out in decorations, tables were lined with cookies and punch, and the kids had one last opportunity to say goodbye to each other.

Madison with her buddy, Madelynn. They were lucky enough to be in the same class for the past two years. Let's hope that luck continues into Kindergarten as they will be attending the same elementary school!

Madison with her wonderful teachers, Mrs. Will and Mrs. Wagner.

After the graduation was complete, Madison and two of her girlfriends headed to Sweet 'n Sassy, an adorable little girls salon, where Madison got her first official pedicure, a manicure, an up-do, and some fun dancing on stage. What a perfect end to a perfect year!

They are super stars!

Good luck in Kindergarten, my big girl!!!