the last day of the first year of preschool

May was a busy month for our family.  Between birthdays, Mother's Day, field trips, and end of school year activities (just to name a few ;)), it was quite a busy time.  But, we made it to summer, and we are ready for summer fun.  This is my last day of my first year of preschool.  I had a great school year, and I loved making new friends. 

Emmersyn Faith, officially finished with the 2 year old preschool class.

Me with my teachers, Mrs. Meredith & Mrs. Ashley

(Mrs. Ashley has now had all 4 of the Karaffa kids...so fun!)

A great school year, but I am ready for summer!

the last day

Happy Last Day of School 2017!!!  It's the end of 5th grade, 3rd grade, and Kindergarten for us!!  To celebrate, Mommy took us, as a surprise, to get a donut before school.  We loved that!

Last day as a 5th grader!

Last day as a 3rd Grader!

Last day as a Kindergartener!

The school year seemed to fly by, but not without learning a lot & making lots of fun memories!

May 2017

We had an awards chapel right after school started, so Mommy stayed for it.  Brady got "Honor Roll"...

...& I got "A Honor Roll" and "Perfect Attendance"...

...& Brecken got "Perfect Attendance" also.

(They don't honor roll awards until 3rd grade.)

Me with some of my classmates...such sweet friends!

(Bella, me, Stephanie, Ines, & Hannah)

Brady with his teacher, Miss Gourlay

Another wonderful school year, but we are ready for summer!!!

kindergarten graduate

Kindergarten graduation...hard to believe Daddy & Mommy have another baby graduating from kindergarten.  Just seems like yesterday that I (Brecken) started preschool, and now, I am heading to the first grade.  It's been a great year, and I have loved school.  My teacher was fantastic, I made some  great friends, and I learned a lot.  I even came "out of my shell" this year...even my teacher commented on how I love to make others laugh & tell lots of stories!  What a great year.

Walking down the aisle...

We have 5 graduates in our class.  I am on the right.

Saying our pledges...

...& receiving my diploma from our Head of School, Dr. Johnston.

The Kindergarten Class of 2017

Moving our tassels to the other side of our hat.

Kindergarten Graduate, Brecken Thomas :)

My family

I just love them so!

My Daddy & Mommy & me

Oma & me

Poppy, Nana, & me

At our celebration afterwards, each graduate had a decorated table.  Mine was Star Wars, shark books, legos, and a family picture.  I loved it!

I got to enjoy a nice blue ring pop before finishing up my pics, so the rest will have a nice blue tint in my smile...haha!

Aunt Helen & me

Aunt Blip, Easton, & me

Easton & me

My teacher, Miss Nickerson, & me

One of my classmates, Josiah, & me

Our teacher gave out character awards, and I received the cheery comedian award.  I sure love to tell stories and make others laugh!

My Class...a great year filled with great memories!

First Grade...here we come!

promotion to middle school

What?  Daddy & Mommy officially have a MIDDLE SCHOOLER!!  When did this happen...and so fast?!?  Yes, in May, I officially promoted from 5th grade into 6th grade...welcome to the middle school years!

Receiving my certificate from our Head of School, Dr. Johnston.

And a congratulatory hug from my teacher, Mr. Swaim. 

(Mrs. King was also my teacher, but she was primarily my 4th grade teacher.  Both extraordinary teachers...I have been very blessed.)

Celebration time following the promotion ceremony.

My family

My Daddy & Mommy...my biggest supporters!

Daddy & his little girl

Mommy & me

Mr. Swaim & me

One of my dearest friends, Ines, & me

My bestest friend (& cousin), Stephanie, & me

Ready for Middle School!

JEBA

Brecken & I loved playing basketball this past season.  Daddy was able to find another short league for me (Brady) to play in called JEBA (Junior Eagles Basketball Association), and I had a lot of fun.  

My silly team with my coach!

My favorite "coach" & me

Team Pic

end of the year preschool field trip

Each year, the preschool takes an end of the year field trip.  This year, our field trip was to Lazy 5 Ranch.  I had never been before, so I was pretty excited about going and seeing all the animals.  I was in for a real treat.  We went on a wagon ride, feeding animals...then, we got to walk around and see other animals.  We ended our trip with a picnic lunch and some time on their playground.  It was fun being with my class and fun being with all the animals.

Feeding the water buffalo...at first, I thought that was so cool...

...then, I wasn't sure what to think about that tongue! :)

I also loved feeding some of the animals right out of my hand!

My good friend, Cora, and me

Visiting some camels...

...& a turkey!

It was a fun morning!!