The Graduate

Ben graduated from preschool yesterday. He was so excited to get to wear the cap and gown and the class looked so cute for the ceremony. These are his buddies that graduated with him. They spent the last few years together and have become such good friends that it is unfortunate that they are all going to different elementary schools in the fall.

Here they are lined up and ready with their teacher, Ms Claire.

I didn't take a jacket and it was pretty chilly. I gave the camera to Jeremy while Owen snuggled on my lap to keep me warm.

Each class walked out individually to pomp and circumstance and received  "diplomas" from their teachers.

I just realized that we didn't make it home with the certificate. He must have set it down before he made his way to back to us. For all I know it was just a blank rolled up piece of paper.

When it was all over we had to wrestle him away from his friends to get a family picture.

I made it through the entire thing without shedding a tear. Well almost. 

We were getting ready to leave his classroom after the family picnic. He said goodbye and told his friends that we were going to the book fair. His best bud then came running up to him and gave him the biggest hug. 

Here is a few pictures of the two of them goofing around.

Ben has truly loved his time there and the friends he has made.

When he starts kindergarten in the fall, Owen is already registered and excited to take his spot. 

I have to stop typing now before pieces of my heart start falling onto the keyboard.

They just keep growing!