- Congrats to the GRAD! -

.....DRUMROLL.....

We have a preschool graduate in 'da HOWSE!  

Yayayayayay, Harper!
 
In lieu of the official graduation ceremony that was supposed to take place last Tuesday evening at the school, Harper's teachers came to each student's house individually last week to present the diplomas!  I've said it once, but I must say it again:  no matter what curveball COVID threw at the school this year, the teachers swung back and knocked it out of the park every time!  I am sooo impressed and in total awe of the teachers [and administrators] and their dedication to the students through it all!  The preschool teachers especially have both been so steadfast and ever present to Harper [and all of us, really!] over the past few months, and I hope they know how loved and appreciated they are.  This "Graduation in a Bag" porch visit thing they planned was just the cherry on top!  

On "graduation day," Harper woke up very excited!  After breakfast, she put her favorite dress on then came to my bathroom for makeup and hair. :)

 We finished teacher treats and cards just in time...
...because pretty soon after that, Ms. Leah and Ms. Nicole arrived to our home!  They brought two custom cookies for Harper along with the sweetest memory book and Harper's portfolio of schoolwork...and OF COURSE, the long-awaited graduation gown and cap!  *cue the Pomp and Circumstance*
I held it together perfectly during the actual "graduation" on the porch, but putting the video together later on was another story!  Hellooooo, ocean of waterworks!  I've never been a crier, but I guess motherhood has turned me into a sap... We are soooo proud of this little human and all she's accomplished!

After a lot of talking, a couple hugs, and a few pictures...

 ...Ms. Leah and Ms. Nicole left, and we headed inside to look through the memory bag and also give Harper our gift.

Cheers to our grad!  

Harper decided she'd like to have Lion's Choice for her celebratory dinner, and she fell asleep in the car on the way to pick up the food! What an eventful and exhausting day!

 The next day, we went to take a few photos with Maggie in her front yard...

...and also to drop off a little gift for one of our favorite babysitters who graduated from 8th grade this year!  Congrats, Grace!  We are so proud of you, and Harper thought it was pretty special that you girls had "matching" caps and gowns! :D

Over the weekend, we continued the celebration with some very special Grammys and Papas who we haven't been able to hang out with for WAY too long!!! It was so great to see everyone, and Harper was extra proud to show off her garb to all of you.

 Annnnnnd justlikethat, preschool is over!  Onnnnn to kindergarten!

Congratulations, Harper!!! We are so proud of you and all of your classmates!  The future is yours! :-*