Ben's preschool 'graduation' on June 19th

Ben had his last day of preschool on June 16th, followed by his 'graduation' on the 19th. It was so cute. They all wore little motarboards fashioned from construction paper with little yarn tassles - adorable! Then they all got little certificates rolled up as diplomas.

Ben did great; we're so proud of him. He had a good year at his preschool and it was a wonderful introduction to the 'formal' learning environment. His teachers were very good with him and all the kids. And although Ben wasn't always thrilled about going to school, he was always happy, smiling, and having a great time when I arrived to pick him up.

Our big boy will start junior kindergarten in September. He'll attend a JK kick-off camp for a week of mornings starting July 6th, which will be a very good thing for him, I think. One of the teacher's running the program will be his homeroom teacher when he starts school in September, so she'll be a familiar face.

Ben's in the green, white, and navy stripes. :)

Leading the way for the grads.

Singing to the kid next to him.

Getting his diploma from his teachers, Mrs. Karen and Mrs. Sue.

Officially a preschool grad!

Ben with his teachers.

Standing by the 'Class of 2009' cookie, waiting anxiously to dig in.

Ben's flower.