Thursday, July 30, 2009

Emma's First Day of Preschool

Well we are the proudest parents ever!!! We are the parents of a preschooler. Today marked a huge milestone, as Emma started preschool for the very first time. She was so excited that today had finally come. It has been all she has been talking about since meeting her teacher on Monday. It's hard to believe that she is old enough and healthy enough to attend school. Mark & I were so proud of her as she walked up to the class meeting area (the purple bench) with enthusiasm and a grin you could see from a mile away. Emma's new school is a special day school that educates kiddos that have special needs of some sort. Her class has 5 kids in it which makes it optimal for one on one time with her teacher & her aids. Emma already loves her teacher and gave her hugs when it was time to go. Below you can see what a day in the life of Emma at preschool looks like. Enjoy....I sure did.

Emma's ready to go... What a big girl

Walking with Daddy from the car to the school


Emma & Daddy in front of her school


Mommy & Emma waiting for her teacher on the purple bench


Playing with some toys to get comfortable with her new environment


Emma working hard on her "1st day of school" crown
Her first art project, of many to come I'm sure


Checking out her accomplishment.
So proud of herself


Snack Time


On a play yard toy...Oh what fun


Ready to slide down the slide


What a brave girl, sliding down all by herself


Sitting in Circle Time


Emma and her Teacher Miss Susan


Walking to the car after school


Zonked out from all that hard work.
This is a child that gave up naps a year ago, wonder if we're gonna get them back? :)
Emma We are so proud of you. Today marked a day we weren't sure would ever come. We love you and can't wait to see how much you learn and blossom from this experience.
Happy 1st Day of School Sweetheart!


4 comments:

heidi said...

AMAZING!!!

You captured the day just perfectly! I felt like I was right there with you guys. I am so proud of all of you.... as I can imagine how hard it was for you to "start school" today, too.

Emma is truly amazing and I KNOW she is going to bloom even more this year! I can't wait to watch and see how this year goes, for all of you!

We love you four:) Way to go Emma!!! "Oh, the places you will go!"

All our love,
Heidi, for al

Priscilla said...

Congratulations, Emma! What a big girl you are! Auntie Pris is so proud of you and your accomplishments on your first day of school! So happy for Mommy and Daddy, too, as they have worked very diligently for this day to take place. Can't wait to see you all in person. Love you, love you!

Anonymous said...

You go Emma! Good for you! I'm happy for everyone.

Love,

Valerie

Cate said...

Is our God amazing or what!?!?! Sooo happy for you guys. Thanks for keeping us updated on our little miracle. I can't wait to tell everyone at work (they always ask about her).

Love you guys!