Graduation Season

Caden graduated from preschool last Wednesday. It is so hard to believe that his preschool years are over, and he is heading to kindergarten in a few months. Where did the time go? Before receiving their certificates, the preschool classes sang a silly song to the families. Caden (wearing bright blue) is in the middle back. Caden receiving his star from Mrs. Bakke, the teacher aide

Caden raced across the stage instead of posing for a picture so he is a bit blurry. When presenting the certificate, the teacher announced what each child reported as their future career. Caden wants to be a policeman.
Graduation is serious business!
Caden and Mrs. Davis, his wonderful teacher
Caden and Mrs. Bakke, his teacher aide (also wonderful)
After the graduation, all of the kids and their families picnicked on the deck.
Caden and Ryan
Caden and Olivia (both ready to get down the preschool hill on such a gorgeous day)
Caden's last time down the preschool hill--He is in blue heading into the trees on the right with Olivia and Ryan near him. We were lucky that the weather cooperated, so the kids could enjoy a final trip down the hill.
After graduation, we celebrated by taking the boys to play mini golf for the first time. Caden scored a hole-in-one on the first hole, so he is hooked and always ready for a game now.
Cole had a good time too, but he isn't quite ready for a real game of mini golf. Here is Curt trying to get Cole to hold the club and putt instead of picking up the ball and dropping it into the hole.
We celebrated another important graduation at the beginning of May. Mariah (Curt's sister) graduated from Illinois State University.
Congrats to Caden and Mariah!