Kindergarten Graduation

Adorable Ashlyn had her kindergarten graduation program last week. She was assigned a fairly lengthy speaking part and did very well (Russ saw the part and wasn't sure she could memorize it all, but Ashlyn is awesome).

The kids marched in, said some stuff, sang some songs (ending with "You've Got a Friend in Me", which, for some reason, made me all teary), got diplomas, and ate cookies. I wish all you grandparents, etc. could have come, because these little videos don't quite do it justice, but you get what you get when we live so far away. :(

Here she is marching in:

Here's her speaking part:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tcUKeTBwqY&feature=youtu.be

And here's one of the songs her class sang:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VNg5W25BGk&feature=youtu.be

Here she is with her teacher, Mrs. Owens:

And with the school nurse, who adores her and whom she visited frequently for "headaches" and such (she only ended up coming home early a couple of times, a little rest or an ice pack or some lunch usually took care of her troubles):

We LOVE this kiddo and can't wait for all her 1st Grade Adventures!!!