I sat at Sienna and Ruby's Kindergarten graduation with a big smile on my face and a few tears too.  It was definitely a moment in time to reflect on how far these two precious sisters have traveled to get to this point...  I am a blessed Mama!   Just two years ago, Sienna did not speak a word of English. At this graduation she recited, from memory, 26 Bible verses with her class.   They have learned so much including how to read!!!!  Mostly we have seen these two sisters grow together.  Their bond is so much stronger than it was when the year began.  We are so thankful we kept them together!  And, thanks to their very special teacher, Mrs. Haley they both thrived in school!  They loved their class, and they loved learning!  We have seen them both mature spiritually and physically.  It is amazing what can happen in a school year!

Each child took the microphone and talked about one thing they learned this year...
Sienna said she learned to write a sentence, and Ruby said she learned how to tell time on the clock!  This was such a sweet moment, because Ruby had been praying that Sienna would say her line..  Which she did beautifully!  :)

Thank you Mrs. Haley!  We will miss you!

All Day Kindergarten, and precious prayer warriors for "Team Ivy!"

They closed their program with the song, "First Grade, First Grade" to the tune of New York, New York!  They all did a great job!!!

Congratulations Sienna and Ruby!  We are so proud of you!!

These special women, Mrs. Nancy and Mrs. Cyndee welcomed Emme with open arms

when she started school just three weeks after coming home from China.  

They watched her

blossom before their eyes, just like we have!

Ainsley walked Emme into school on her last day! 

Our girls have all attended this special pre-school....  Next year Emme will be starting at a new school closer to our new house...  

We will miss this amazing place that has loved all of our girls!

Thank you Wooddale for everything!!

"Her Rubiness" FINALLY lost her first tooth this evening!!!!!  She has been waiting patiently for this day for a long time!  Her face was priceless when she realized Jeff had really pulled it out!  She is so excited that the "Tooth Fairy" is visiting her pillow tonight!!!!

Jeff is placing her tooth in her hand..  I love how excited she looks!

She was clearly, "HALLA!!!!"

It started out like this...

And This...

But, quickly we went here...

And, finally very quickly to here!!!!  Perhaps it was the ADORABLE headband!

This may be one of my favorite photos of all time! There are many times when I have felt this way..  I just don't look as cute when I express it!