My son Austin's first year of school is finally over!!!
Today he graduated from his Pre-K class at Sherwood Forest Elem. School. Pre-k class of 2008!
As you can see he was ready to go. He was very excited to be going into kindergarten next school year.
We showed up to the school right at 8am and Austin wasted no time in getting ready. He was the only one to wear a cap and gown. A proud grandma (my mom) just could not see a graduation taking place without a cap and gown, so she had a gown made. Austin wore my cap from my high school graduation and it worked out perfectly.
We left Austin in his class and went to get the best seats we could find in the auditorium. It seemed like it took for ever for the kids to get there but they soon arrived walking right down the middle isle in a single file line!
There was a song that had to be sung before the ceremony took place. Austin didnt wear his cap and gown for the song however.
After the song, the ceremony was ready to take place. My mom pulled Austin to the side in order to put his cap and gown on before she rushed him back to his seat.
I wasn't too sure how good these photos were going to turn out because the whole time I was taking pictures I was pretty teary eyed. Its hard to believe that this was his first year in school much less that it was already over. Parents always say, they grow up so fast, but I don't think a person can really understand that until they themselves are parents.
After getting his diploma his smile grew even more.
After the graduation it was time for a little celebration. What better time to hang out with your friends and share the excitement of the day?
After all the excitement of the morning wore off, it was time to go home and relax for the day. After all the hard work Austin put into this school year, I think he deserves a little break before getting ready for the new adventures of kindergarten that await him in just 3 short months.
I know your not going to read this right now Austin, but when you finally do, you will know how proud I have been of you since the very beginning.
I love you buddy,
~Daddy
2 comments:
Aww Jason what great pictures. I really love that last one though! Leave it to Mom Dukes to get a gown made, how precious! I know that you are proud, just wait buddy because there are more days like this to come!
Austin, Congrats on getting through your first year of school. We wish you all the best and know that you will always make your Daddy proud because he sure does love you.
Wonderful pictures and what a great story! You are right Jason, they do grow so fast. I am Anonymous for the Dinner time post! As I said in my earlier comment family time is crucial! Treasure each day as if it were your last. I have never blogged but decided it was time to give it a try, I am going to attempt to post a pic a day, my way of trying the journal thing everyone seems so hyped about.
Congratulations Austin! I wish you much sucess in the many years to come. You are lucky to have a Dad to document your achievements.
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