Kindergarten: First Day!!

August 16, 2017 is here and Preston is ready to start his first day of Kindergarten! We all woke up at 6:15am to make sure we had enough time for breakfast, getting ready and at school in plenty of time. Waking up early every single day for the next 18 years is going to be hard for momma, lol!

Preston started his morning eating pancakes and bacon and even shared some with Parker Bear! He was in really good spirits and was ready for the big day. We got ready and took a few pictures to capture the big and special moment!

When we arrived at HCA, Preston saw all the parking spot art work and really liked the big eye-ball so we took a few pictures with that which was fun! Then we headed inside and found his class area in the gym and waited for Ms. Boyd to come get the kids to take them to her room.

While we waited, Preston kept Parker happy and smiling by playing with him and making funny faces. The principle came up on stage, welcomed everyone and opened the year in prayer. It was really awesome watching Preston realize that all the people pray to Jesus just like he does at night!

After the prayer, Ms. Boyd led us to her classroom and had a coloring sheet for the kids to color. Preston got worried because he didn't want to be embarrassed about how he colors but he grabbed a crayon and starting coloring anyway. 

It came time for the parents to leave, so we gave him some words of encouragement and a kiss and hug goodbye. He was sad to see us go but he stayed brave and didn't cry or cling on to me. Me on the other hand, I held it together until the moment I stepped out of his room and then I lost it, crying all the way down the hall. Such a big day for all of us but it went great and we are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives!

Brent made it extra special by taking Preston to the Rangers game after school with Uncle B and Grandpa. The boys had a great time and didn't get home until 12:30am! You do know its a school night right...lol!

Great job Preston Jack, we love you so much!!

His Favorite: Pancakes, Bacon and Milk

 Parker enjoying pancakes too (although it doesn't look like it in this pic, lol)

 Traditional First Day of School Pictures

 HCA parking spot art work (Preston really liked the eye-ball)

Waiting in the gym for the teacher to lead us to class

Here we go

Ms. Boyd's Room 120

Class pictures from the first 3 days of Kindergarten

 Rangers Game with Uncle B and Grandpa

Kindergarten: Meet the Teacher Night

The time has finally come for Preston to officially start school and begin his first year as a Kindergartener (Aug 2017). I knew this day was coming but man'o'man, it came really fast. 

Preston has expressed mixed feelings, on one hand he is excited to start school in a more big boy way but on the other hand, he mentioned he doesn't want to go because he isn't good at drawing, that he scribbles and doesn't color within he lines. 

Meet the teacher night went so well. They had snow cones for everyone and all the staff was just so friendly and welcoming. We met his teacher, Ms. Boyd and by the end of the evening, Brent and I felt great about our decision to start Preston here and Preston expressed he thought his new teacher was nice. His teacher mentioned, the kids would be reading on a second grade level by the end of the year, that was surprising to us and I guess we will wait to see how Preston does. 

The best part is how much they incorporate spiritual learning and starting the kids out on the right foot with a loving understanding of the Lord. 

Because it was a super special night, we told Preston he could choose were we ate for dinner that night and his eyes lite up! He instantly said "CICI'S!!" So we headed to Cici's!

Here we go Preston, a new chapter is about to begin!!

On our way to HCA. Preston's first time there. 

Snow Cones!

So proud of this boy!

 Preston found his seat

 Weekly Schedule

 Ms. Boyd

 One more snow cone before we go

 Cici's Pizza

Hot Springs (Lake Hamilton) Trip

We took a family vacation to Hot Springs, Lake Hamilton with Mal, Paw Paw, Grandma and Grandpa and we had so much fun. Grandma and Grandpa brought their boat and we spent 2 fun days on the boat. Even Mal and Paw Paw took a spin out on the boat and Paw Paw swam in lake water for the first time in his entire life!!

Preston got to enjoy a bottle of coke and Dr. Pepper as well and Parker started drinking regular milk and practiced walking while we were there! 

We went into town each night for dinner and ate at different places and we cooked breakfast each morning. 

One day, Mal, Grandma, Daddy and Mommy went to the Bunkhouse Bathhouse for a relaxing expereince and we all enjoyed it so much. 

It was just a short 4 day trip but we made the best of it and loved spending time together! 

On our way!!

We'll give him almost anything to keep him happy, lol!

 First sip of real milk in a sip cup

Paw Paw help you

Since we are on vacation, you can have some coke!

 Slow down mister

Aww, poor Parker Bear

Now trying Dr. Pepper

 Let's practice walking!

 Going to eat by the lake!

 Bathhouse Experience @ Buckstaff Bathhouse

 We are feeling relaxed

 This is where Preston slept the whole trip