All Hail the Graduate....

We have another Kindergarten Graduate on our hands.  

They don't award honor cords here at Freedom Elementary, but if they did, I'm sure this little human would be wearing multiples.  :)

They had the cutest program prepared and Ace sang his little heart out with a big old grin on his face.  He did so well on his speaking part and he nailed every little hand action.

I know I'm his mama but, Come on!  Ain't he a handsome lad?

Keep up the good work, Ace Face.  Big things are in your future!

We just know it.

And while we're talking about all the things that happen in May - let's not forget the darling 1st grade program that Dax and his buddies put on.

They all wore their tie-dyed shirts and each class had a different color scheme.  I love that Dax has such great little friends in his class this year.

And I really love that he'll still spot me in the crowd and beam down on me.  

Dax you are pure light, buddy!

Maybe I got a little teary-eyed listening to my boy sing, "A Million Dreams" from the Greatest Showman.  Not because I'm an uber fan of the movie, but because I'm an uber fan of Dax.  And I believe him when he belts out the words, 

"Every night I lie in bed, 

the brightest colors fill my head

A million dreams are keeping me awake.  

I think of the what the world could be

A vision of the one I see.  

A million dreams is all it's gonna take.  

A million dreams for the world we're gonna make."

Dream it all, dudes!  We're cheering for you.

Can't wait to see Kael's program next week.

This time of year is busy and crazy and kind of like Christmas for us mom's. 

I'm grateful to be able to celebrate with my little star students.

May Day Bae...

This is the first year Dax found his birthday surprise before we had a chance to gift it to him.  I think that is what the theme is right now with Dax.  He's sharp as a tack, nothing gets by him, and he's becoming a total dude with emerging hobbies and talents and preferences that are all his own. 

I love watching that evolution take place. 

The kayak is perfect for Dax because forever etched in my memory is our first trip to Tibble Fork Res last summer after the sandy beach feature had been added and Dax was suddenly all aboard and paddling like a pro in the middle of the lake.  It was equally thrilling and terrifying but he was cool as a cucumber and manned the vessel like a seasoned vet.

Dax also asked for a watch.  Which he uses to time himself as he rides to school, puts away clean clothes, and races bikes with friends.  He used the alarm feature the other day and woke up two hours before school so he could play his math game online.

We celebrated Dax's big day with presents in the morning and donuts at school for his class.  Followed by a trip to play laser tag after school with his brothers and his Daddy-o.  And then he surprised us and chose Habit Burger for dinner where our growing boy downed a cheeseburger and fries and was ready for more.

Dax is such a good brother and a great friend.  I love watching him interact with his peers because he is such a social pro.  Kind, good at listening and picking up non-verbal cues.  And he is able to find solutions in conflict which will serve him well his whole life through.

I can't believe I'm the mama to two 8-year-olds and I can't believe our Dax-a-million will soon be baptized.   We love him fiercely and we are so grateful he is ours.  

More to come on June 2nd of our birthday boy in his REAL birthday suit.  :)

Love you buddy.... Love you more than words can even tell.

Happiest 8th Birthday to YOU!