Turtle Class of 2011

After Jillian and I enjoyed some time together, we headed to Meredith's school to celebrate her last day as a Turtle. She has had such a great year - we have been blessed with two really great teachers, Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Lee. She has also gotten to spend the year with many of her friends from last year, but has made new friends, too. This year has been such a big learning year for Meredith, she has really taken to their reading preparation - she loves her sight words and has even started reading some - we are so proud of her! So, we had lots to celebrate at her end of the year party this year. We also got to say good-bye to her sweet friends, who are all going to different schools next year. It will be sad to not see all these same boys and girls every day, but I know she will make lots of great new friends next year.

The day was full of fun - in the morning before the parents got there, the kids and teachers had a water play day complete with snow cones and bounce houses. Then we got there in time for the official party!

All the kids kicked off the party playing a laughing game where they laid on each other's tummies. They thought it was pretty fun!
Jillian decided to give it a shot, too!
The kids each decorated a fun sand bucket with stickers and markers. Guess who picked green?
There was also the ever-popular cookie decorating!
And then more games that Jillian was ready to join right into, too. Meredith loves sharing her sister with her friends - oh, how I pray that continues! I sure love how these sisters love each other!