Growth!!

THE BEGINNING...

NOW...KINDERGARTEN!!

(Picture taken in the courtyard at her school)

Time sure does fly by!! We had a "Back to School" party the night before the big day. Cassidy chose the menu for dinner (mac & cheese, broccoli, chocolate shakes). Then we read a scripture about "Joy in Learning" and talked about how blessed we are to learn so much as we live here on Earth.
We gave her couple of gifts. We bought her a wonderful kids book on Manners in School. Love it! Also, a little seashell jewelry box we bought in the Bahamas. We told her it was filled with her parents love even if she couldn't see it and if she ever needed to feel our love she can open her box anytime. It was wonderful to help prepare our little girl for this new chapter in her life.

First day of school. Derek had the whole week off so we were fortunate to have him be a part of it. We were all very excited for this day and the rest of the week!

Right outside Cassidy's classroom. Love the name of her Kindergarten teacher...
Mrs. Panek (Panic)

Cassidy did GREAT!! She gave us hugs and the cutest smile before she walked into her classroom all by herself. She didn't waste anytime to start with her desk work. I had to walk in and take just one more picture before we left. It wasn't until I turned the corner outside of her classroom that I started crying. I was so happy that she was happy but I was sure going to miss our old routine together. It was like I had to mourn my 4 year old and now embrace my new Kindergartener. I couldn't be more proud of the way she handled herself this day and every day since. Bring on this new adventure! :)

I just love that her school follows an uniform dress code