End of Preschool Celebration

Karcie's end of year celebration was at Chick fil A.  One of the little girls in Karcie's class, her family owns the Chick fil A in Apex.  The kids had a super fun time enjoying some time together.  I loved hearing what Ms. Tavia and Ms. Kay had to say about all of the children and how much they had grown this year.  It was so sweet of them!  We are so thankful to these Godly teachers!

Karcie and one of her favorite school friends, Lawson!

Barrett, Karcie, and Kaitlyn

End of Dance and End of Preschool

I won't lie.  I shed some tears when I picked Karcie up for the last time at preschool.  I don't know how we got here so fast!  I will never take one of my kiddos to preschool again.  It just makes me sad.

She wasn't sad in the least!  She has always embraced each new change that she has faced with a big HUGE smile and a whole lot of SILLINESS!  I love this about her!

We were so blessed to have experienced preschool at Apex Baptist.  Karcie learned so much about loving God and each other.  She learned to pray from her hear and I'm telling you...her prayers can bring you to your knees.

We will always be proud of you, Karcie Laine!  

Karcie's getting her dance award from Ms. Carrie and Isabella.

Yippee!!

A picture inside of her school!

All of the sweet kids showing Mrs. Tavia some love on the last day!  See Karcie's coral bow?

And just like that.....we have closed another chapter in this little girl's life.  Summer, here we come!!

Karcie's Birthday Celebration at School

We REALLY drug out Karcie's birthday this year!  She had so many celebrations that she didn't really know when her real birthday was.  I didn't mind a bit though and neither did she!  You only turn Five once!!  She was happy to be a whole hand!

She decided on a Frozen themed cake for her school celebration.  Whatever floats your boat, Karcie-girl!

Proud as punch!

I adore this smiley girl!

Donuts for Dad

Richard went to donut for Dad at Karcie's school.  He was feeling a big under the weather that day, but didn't want to disappoint his girl.  I was surprised that he remembered to take some photos!  I know Karcie loved having him at her school!  She surely loves her Daddy!

Paper donut!

Tie she made for Daddy with questions and answers about him!  So sweet!

Mother's Day Tea

This was the sweetest day ever!  We missed it last year because we were on vacation.  I love every minute of our little celebration.

The teachers asked the kids questions about their Moms prior to this day.  They read the answers aloud and we had to figure out which child answered the questions about which Mom.  

Karcie said that I was 60!! (gasp!)

She said my favorite place to shop was Old Navy.  ( we went there the day before, but definitely not my fave!)

I love that she says I like to monogram stuff!  Actually, I like it less now that I HAVE to do it for work!  

My precious Karcie has stolen my heart and I feel so lucky to be her Mommy! She tests my patience on a daily basis, but I love her spunk and sass.  She will be a strong woman one day and I can't wait to watch her little life unfold.  Thank you for my daily snuggles and kisses, Karcie!  No one loves me the way that you do! 

What does Karcie love about her Mommy?

Karcie's Last Preschool Picture

I can't believe that my baby will start Kindergarten next year.  I've been very careful to pay close attention to our "lasts" here lately.  These were her last preschool photos.  Ever.  I didn't purchase these photos because I got them in the fall, but I did get a class photo.  I love this girl with all of my heart and I am going to miss her so much next year!  She is my side-kick, my shopping partner, my lunch date, and so much more.  What excuse will I use to frequent Chick-fil-A next year?  Time passes so quickly.  I try to soak up every minute of every day, but life is so busy sometimes that I forget to pause to really enjoy the little things.  

Beatrice

Karcie's class mascot is a bumblebee.  Every few weeks she gets to bring home Beatrice.  At the end of Beatrice's stay, we have to document what these two did together.  Karcie finishes off her school project by drawing a pretty little picture.  It's a good introduction to homework for Kindergarten.  Gasp!   Did I just say Kindergarten?  I'm still in major denial!

February Birthday Parties

Karcie's February was full of birthday parties.  Two of her favorite school friends invited her to their parties.  One was a Pancake and PJ party at her best buddy, Lawson's, house.  Karcie enjoyed flipping pancakes and playing pin the nose on the pancake.  She actually won!  

Kaitlyn's party was at Bounce U.  This girl is fearless on all of this bouncy stuff.  She never once asked for help.  She jumped right in and did what all of the other kids were doing....which was screaming A LOT and running all over the place.  I love watching Karcie interact with her friends! She really knows how to have a good time!

Karcie Loves Jesus and She Loves to Sing!

Karcie fills my heart when she comes home singing the songs that she has learned at Chapel.  She loves Jesus and says the sweetest prayers every night.  I am so thankful to Apex Baptist for this Godly love that they have help put in my babies heart.  

Karcie is an Angel!!

 Karcie's last Christmas preschool program was so precious!  We were ecstatic to learn that she was chosen to be the "main" angel and got to wear the fancy angel dress.  We didn't know that with this role that she would be front and center on the stage.  She did such a great job!  I loved watching her sing and act out the movements.  She cracked us up at times because she would yawn and quit singing/dancing as if she was bored.  Then, she would jump right back in.  

I was asked to help hand out cookies and hot apple cider prior to the program.  I checked Kamdyn out of school so that she could attend.  She helped me greet and hand out cookies.  Richard wasn't sure if he would be able to make it because of a work call.  He showed up at the last minute.  Lucky for us, we got to sit on the front row since I was helping out.  

We are so proud of our girl!  

Thanks, Georgie, for the cute shirts!!

Karcie's Preschool Thanksgiving Feast

Richard and I were both able to attend Karcie's last Preschool Thanksgiving Feast.  It's still so hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that she will be in Kindergarten in a BIG school next year.  My heart is so sad!  She's growing too quickly!!

We had such a good time watching her interact with her classmates.  She was proud as punch to have us there...especially her Daddy!  When giving thanks, she is one of the things that is at the top of our list!  We love you, Karcie-girl, and we are so thankful for the blessing that you are to our family!!