So long, Kindergarten!

Today was Ava's last day of school as a kindergartener. I don't know how the past year flew by so quickly - seems only a few months ago we were walking into Canterbury Woods ES for the first time. Ava has grown so much this year, physically and mentally. I couldn't be prouder of who she is becoming each and every day. We will miss her little class - she was in a group of sweet, terrific kids led by two pretty awesome teachers and numerous helpers. This year will be a tough one to beat. Today we celebrated Ava's kindergarten journey and welcomed the beginning of a much-anticipated summer break.

our last day of school pose

with teacher aide Mrs. Burgin

with teacher Ms. Halbfoerster

To make the day even more fun, we ended up having an impromptu school's out party at our house. There was supposed to be a party at our neighborhood pool, and while we heard the party went on as planned, it was overcast after having stormed all day and I was not in any mood to go freeze at the pool. It turned out neither were any of our neighbors. So I volunteered to host the kids (and their parents) at our house for some finger foods and play time. As we parents all agreed, life is far easier when the kids are entertaining each other. We got some fun conversation in, the kids sufficiently wore themselves out, and the only meltdown of the night involved a legitimate injury - overall a great end to a memorable day.

our dinner party, minus one (he was still loading up his plate)