pomp and circumstance...kindergarten style

i now am the mother of a kindergarten graduate.  where did this year go?!?  two nights ago, we watched as william and around 29 other little people graduated from a really fun first year of school.  they were precious in their caps and gowns, and i'm going to need to stock up on some sort of antidepressant to keep the emotions in check when we do this again in 12 years....if not for myself, then definitely to hand out to the other parents (ginger, i'm talking to you).

ready to go graduate...

posing with his fans...

and his banner...

william and allie...

all lined up and ready to go...

singing his way up to the stage...

obviously, he thought the speaker's message was very captivating.

receiving his diploma and awards...

reed had great fun clapping for each graduate as their name was called.

getting a hug from the coolest kindergarten teacher in the world, miss dennis...

being a christian school, each child is given a character award.  william received the "kindness" award.  i have seen how he acts towards his "medium sized brother" at home sometimes, so it made my heart happy to see that he doesn't act that way towards others at school!!  each class also had a "fruit of the spirit" award which he received as well.  as cool as it is to see god work in your child, it's just so humbling when others acknowledge it.  wow.

but as proud as i was of him, i was just as proud of his friends!  these two are like my own, and i'm so glad william has allie and knox.  they made it through the first of day of school together...

they made it through the learning fair together...

and they graduated together...

i can't wait to see what the coming years hold for these three!

wes kept his composure for the ceremony because he knew there were snacks waiting afterwards...

what a fun night!  way to go, william!  we are so proud you!