Con-GRAD-ulations!

June 6, 2009: Today Mote graduated alongside his fellow Kindergartners. Bubba, Siope, and I sat in the school cafeteria as a trail of 6 year olds made their way on stage. Mote was so excited and seemed almost a little surprised to see us. He waved to me and Bubba, poked his tongue at Siope, and waved some more as he laughed and marched toward the front of the lunch room. Mote was in the back of the line and as they took their places on the steps of the stage I could see why. The taller students stood on the back top, and there was my little Mote with the rest of the shorter kids on the bottom front row. The camcorders rolled and cameras flashed as the students performed songs showcasing their spelling and counting skills as well as their excitement to excel on to 1st grade.

At the end of the program we made our way to Mote's homeroom where we were treated to one last song by Miss Ruffridge's class and watched our kids receive their diplomas. After enjoying refreshments (cake & Capri Suns) we left campus with our new graduate alongside. Bubba offered to treat us to a celebration meal and told Mote that he could pick wherever he wanted to go to eat. His choice?: Chili's. The following day we would leave to Salt Lake to spend Mote's summer break with his Dad. Kindergarten- completed!