31 August 2022 First Day of Kindergarten!

First Day of Kindergarten!

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The time has come for Remi to start big school. She was SO excited and ready.

We got up and around and took a few minutes to snap a few pictures.

If this isn’t her personality right now, I don’t know what is. Her cute outfit, her sassy hair cut, her sparkly backpack, crocs, and “twos” on her fingers!

I couldn’t believe the time has come! She’s ready. I teared up a bit, but I’m mostly just so proud of who she is and excited to see how she grows at school.

Tyler hung back a few minutes to take her on her first day with me. He still takes her to school most mornings, so they get their special drive time.

We drove up to school, parked and walked her to the door. She saw her teacher and RAN to her. She gave her a hug and walked away almost without looking back! I had to ask her for a quick high five before she went inside.

When I picked her up, she said “I didn’t even miss you! It was great!” I hope most of her school days are like that!


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29 August 2022 Prepping for the Start of School

Prepping for the Start of School

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As summer was winding down, we were gearing up for kindergarten!

Remi was SO excited to go meet her teacher. We got to go in, see her desk, meet her teacher and classmates, and get ready for the first day.

On her last day of preschool, I took her for a pedicure. I think our closing of the school year tradition will be a pedicure! We enjoyed a little pampering!

Our little local cafe had a back to school bash, and we went and had a (hot) good time. They had some carnival games, a school supply giveaway, lunch and they prayed over the kids. It was great!

They also had a “touch a truck” and Remi enjoyed getting up in the fire truck!

The night before school, we had a water balloon fight…which was TOO much fun! We really had fun ganging up on dad. I would bring Remi balloons and she would hit him from her tower. We just laughed and laughed.

We got all her clothes set out, read her kindergarten book, put “jitter glitter” under her pillow and went to bed for the first day of school!


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13 May 2022 Preschool Graduation

Preschool Graduation

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Our girl has graduated preschool! We have loved her time at her preschool, and to be honest, I’m sad to see it come to a close! It’s been such a blessing dropping her off with people who loved her (and knew her so well!) and with kids we’ve come to know and love. I’m sure I’ll feel the same way about school, but it’s been a special 5 years.

She looked SO big in her cap and gown!

Her Nene sent her a dancing singing graduation puppy, and it was quite a hit with her friends before the ceremony!

Sweet little friends! Makenzie, Piper, Beau, Remi (see that hip pop?!) and Millie

Tristan and Remi have been together since they were babies!

This is a screen grab from our video, but we were so proud of Remi for doing the welcome for the evening. The kids also sang some songs and showed off what they’ve learned (days of the week, months, continents, some presidents, state capitals and more!)

They had some sweet refreshments for us afterwards as well!

We loved everyone there who was supporting our girl. We were so very proud of her!

Of course the grandmas were there!

My bestie Brandy has loved Remi since she was in my tummy- and it was special to have her there.

Our sweet neighbor Michael came to support as well! He’s always so kind to Remi and the best neighbor!

Tyler’s aunt Tracey came to watch….

Along with her daughter Morgan. Remi was excited to have a cousin there.

We didn’t get a picture with most of her teachers, but we had to take a picture with this sweet lady. She’s been around the daycare since Tyler was a boy- and Remi has loved her! Miss Velma helps with lunch and naptime, and she’s a gem!

It was a fantastic night celebrating our growing kiddos!


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4 May 2022 Registering for Kindergarten!

Registering for Kindergarten!

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The time has come to enroll Remi in Kindergarten!

She was a little confused about the process. She wanted to see her classroom or meet her teacher…but the enrollment was at the administration office. She did get to meet some teachers, but we don’t know who will be her teacher. Heck, right now, we don’t know which elementary school she will attend. We are zoned for the one WAY across town and have applied to school choice to the closer one.

We got there, did some paperwork, and then it was time for her assessment. She was excited to see a familiar face. Miss Jessica works at our church, and she did Remi’s assessment. She did great (at least what I heard)…they called Tyler and I away for more paperwork.

At the end, she got a little book that we read that night. It talked about things like music and art and PE and story time….and she was like “Wait? It’s not all paper work?” She got even more excited then knowing that FUN stuff awaits at kindergarten!

She’s going to love school. She’s growing up, and while it’s bittersweet, she’s ready. I just don’t know if kinder is ready for her!


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