Allow me to brag for a moment...

On the last day of school, May 20th, we attended Honor's Day. Once again, I wish that I could show you video of the 1st and 2nd graders singing, but alas, the video is on that same dvd with Jesse's preschool graduation. Trust me though, the students did an excellent job, as always!

Singing the Crayon Box Song

Once the singing was done, it was time to hand out the awards. Trey did very well once again this year and we are so proud of him! He excelled on the standardized test scoring middle school or high school level in almost all areas, blew me away with his ability test score, maintained a 100 average in math for the entire year, and maintained a 99 average for the year in his other subjects. Yes, I am very proud of his Principal's Award (award for maintaining a 97 or above average in all subjects for the entire year), his "A" Honor Roll Award, and his "Most Inquiring Student" Award. I am hoping to shoot for perfect attendance in third grade, as he only missed three days of school during second grade. He is a dedicated student, who applies himself, gets a double dose of fantastic math genes from the Tyre's and the McCrea's (Aunt Dot), and is all around an excellent student. I am proud of all these accomplishments. However, what made me the most proud on this Honor's Day, what brought tears to my eyes and made me say a special thank you to our God who is so good, was that Trey received the Golden Rule Award from his class. This award is given to the boy and girl in each grade that the students vote as the kindest student. We teachers' stress that it is not a popularity contest, but an award for the girl and boy who has been the most kind, honest, generous, and loving throughout the year. And I am SUPER DUPER OVER THE MOON PROUD that Trey's classmates view him that way!!!

Trey receiving one of his awards from Mr. Granade

ACA's 2nd Grade 2009-2010

Mrs. Disharoon & Trey

Trey & Cora Jane showing off their medals

Jesse, ready to say bye-bye to school for a while.

Good-Bye K3!

The day after graduation was celebration day in the preschool! It was time to PaRtY and Jesse was in super silly mode!

Vera Kate and Jesse on the playground

Jesse showing off his special graduation picture for Mama

Mrs. Weaver and Jesse on the last day of school

Jesse Graduates!

Jesse's first year of school flew by way too fast and before I knew it K3 graduation was upon us!!! Jesse practiced his songs for weeks...at school, in the car, in the tub, absolutely everywhere, and finally the big day arrived! May 18th...graduation day!!! The Under the Sea Graduation Production was awesome and I really wish that I could show you some video of Jesse's favorite song, ABC Jesus Died for You and Me, or the super cute Row, Row, Row Your Boat where the children had to row backwards to keep from going over the waterfall, or the new verse that the preschool teachers made up for The Lord's Army. I really, really, really would like to show off the whole thing. And I have the whole thing on video filmed with my new digital video camera that we got just for this occasion. It's a wonderful video that I've watched on my television. Unfortunately, I can't seem to figure out how to get this new digital video to play on my computer. Humph! And here I thought going digital was supposed to make things easier! Trust me though, graduation was a roaring success and my baby boy enjoyed every minute of it! He sang his heart out and really got into the facial expressions and hand movements of all the songs. And we are, of course, very, very proud of him!

Vera Kate and Jesse prior to graduation

Walking in

The pledges
Jesse was so proud the day he came home and told me that he knew all the pledges by heart!

My niece, Vera Kate, is standing just behind Jesse, and as you can tell, she really got into the songs too! We are so proud of both of preschool graduates!

Before receiving their diplomas, each student was asked what they wanted to be when they grow up. Jesse's response, "A race car driver!"

We were very blessed to have lots of family and friends join us for this special occasion, and I couldn't wait to get some Hinson sugar!

Daddy and Mommy with our BIG boy!

Jesse with Grandma and Da

Jesse with Papa and Ah-ee

Hinson, sitting up like a big boy!

And He saith unto them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men."

Matthew 4:19

Happy Father's Day

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

1 John 3:18

Our Sunday school lesson this morning came from 1 John 3 & 4 and talked about how we are to show our love for God through imitation of Him by showing love to others. I am so blessed to have a husband and father for my boys who sets such good examples for my boys to imitate. Thank you Lord for blessing us with this man to lead our family! Happy Father's Day, honey, I love you!

Trey's Fun Day

The end of school was at hand and it was time for a celebration! On May 18th, two days before school let out, the second grade headed to Cross Ties for a day of fun! This class has been blessed with some awesome parents who like to celebrate in a big way! I can take none of the credit, I just do or bring whatever I'm instructed to:-) It was a fabulous day, and I was blessed to spend it with Trey, his classmates, and all the other parents who have become wonderful friends over the past few years.

Ethin and Trey

We also had a celebration for Trey's classmate Andrea. It was her birthday and her Mama knows how to do things up right! We had pizza for the kids, and homemade goodies like lettuce wraps for the adults. Mrs. Fernando owns Sweet 'n Savory in Baxley and I can tell you the food is awesome!

Happy Birthday Andrea!

Trey, Ethin, and Annalise

This is the second year that we rented the big slide for our end of year party. However, last year it turned out too windy and cold to actually turn on the water. Not a problem this year, it was HOT!

Time to break out the water guns!

ACA's 2nd grade 2009-2010

What a fabulous way to wrap up a fabulous year! We can't wait to see what's in store for next year!