Graduation Time

Noah completed his first year of School and participated in Kindergarten graduation. The last few days of school were full of fun activities as well as trying to get all the last minute projects done. I had the opportunity to go and be a part of his last day. It managed to fall on my regularly scheduled day to help out in his classroom. I was able to help all the kids practice for the graduation program and enjoy their singing and slide show uninterrupted. We then hung out in his classroom for a few minutes to have a few final words with Mrs. Hoover. Him and Erik had a little gift to give her, plus I was helping get a few papers in envelopes for her.

Here he is with Mrs. Hoover. I'm not sure why he looks so terrified. I guess he was a little embarrassed. He was humoring me. He didn't understand why I would want another picture.

Noah and Erik in front of the school...

Noah in front of the School. I have picture similar to this taken on the first day of school. It's crazy to see how much he has grown up over these last 9 months.

After school we headed home to have lunch with Grandma Sandi and wait out the few hours until it was time to be back at the school to get good seats for Graduation. We sat way in the back during the Christmas Concert and could barley see. I was determined to get better seats this time around. Noah had to be there at 4:40 to start getting dressed in his cap and gown. However, Mrs. Hoover said that people started showing up soon after school let out and the parking lot cleared, which was around 4pm. We ended up being the first family there and got front row seats. The perfect viewing spot, except for a few annoying parents and siblings who kept walking in front to get pictures of their graduates.

Some highlights from the night:

Erik getting ready for the ceremony. He was the first to get ready. Mrs. Hoover was demonstrating how to do it. Then the parents were free to get their own kid dressed.

Noah ready for the program to begin...
A close up...
Filing in to the gym...
Taking their place on the risers...
Mrs. Hoover announcing all the kids' in his Kindergarten class and letting the audience know what they want to be when they grow up. Some of the answers were very comical. The popular career choices of the girls' were Veterinarian, or teacher. The popular choice for the boys' was Cops. My favorites from the evening were that one girl wanted to wash cars when she grew up and one of the boys wanted to be the king of outer space. We also had a few pizza delivery men and astronauts.
Here is Noah's friend Felicity, she wants to be a Vet when she grows up...
This is Noah's friend Erik. He wants to Drive Trains when he grows up.
Here is my little boy walking across the stage.
When Noah grows up he wants to be a Garbage Man. I kind of laughed, but he has been stuck on this idea for awhile. If it's not a Garbage Man then he wants to be a Tow Truck Driver. We all decided this wouldn't be a bad choice and he could make a lot of money if he owns the business. I have a great respect for those who go in to waste management and don't mind dealing with other people's garbage. Only time will tell if this wish holds up.
I can't believe he has completed his first year of school. He'll be in school all day next year.
Here is Noah's friend Olivia. I think she said she wants to be a teacher when she grows up.
Here are a few pictures of the AM Kindergarten class singing a few songs. Noah is in the top corner. He had been practicing the songs at home for weeks, and even did a good job earlier that day during practice. But, when it came to preforming in front of a full gym he seemed to get a little stage fright. He wasn't as animated with all the motions. It was a cute program and it looked like he had fun. The school's Music Teacher, Mrs. Causie, works wonders with these kids.

Exiting the Gym...

After the program they served everyone cake on the front lawn. However, we were all starving so we quickly headed off to Round Table Pizza to celebrate the end of the School Year and Noah's completion of Kindergarten. I think a lot of people had the same idea, since there are so few choices here in Fernley. His best friend Erik also choose Round Table. So the boys had fun eating together. Unfortunately, Round Table wasn't ready for everyone so there was a lot of waiting for pizza and they even kept running out of plates. However, we made it before the rush, so we didn't have to wait as long.

We were so lucky to have Grandma Sandi and Papa Tim in attendance with us, as well as Chelsea. Sister Egbert and Cameron were even able to join us. Noah had a fun little cheering section on the front row. Thanks to everyone who helped make his day so special. I really appreciate all the love and support.

Can you believe his graduating class will be 2023? It seems like a lifetime away. But, I know it will be here before we realize it.