Back to School 2013...

Today was another big milestone in the Williams Family...both kids are now in Elementary school...sigh...
Taelor started First grade, such a big girl going all day to school. She was so excited all weekend to go back to school, I think mainly to find out who was in her class and to see her friends she hadn't seem in 5 weeks (such a long time in a 6 year olds life). The anticipation of finding out who her teacher was and having me text her friends to see who they got also reminded me of being in elementary school. Her teacher Miss A seems very nice and I heard all great things about her. Her little desk was so cute and she seemed so big in the classroom. Taelor will flourish this year I know she will, as she has already been telling us about the "new rules first graders have". I mean First grade is just "big kid" status now and you need to be more independent (just not sure mommy is ready for all this growing up!) I am looking forward to seeing Taelor grow this year and all the fun learning that she will do. My sweet girl I know you will do well and conquer first grade!

Ethan, my baby boy is now a "big kid" in Kindergarten. He was so excited to start school, but yet a bit nervous, but you wouldn't know it from his cute little smile and little waving hands saying goodbye as he walked away into Room 2 with Mrs. Wang (he was so excited he has Taelor's teacher also). Even before he entered the room he had already make a friend Noah who he hit it off with instantly. As I watched him head into the classroom with a huge smile, a huge backpack that was down to his knees, a cute little wave and a smile with his eyes, I knew I was letting go of my baby into the big kid school. A place where he will grow, learn new things, meet new friends and make new memories.

I pray they both have a great year ahead of them, that they hold their innocence close to their heart, flourish in all subjects, be respectful, kind and loving. I pray for a year that Taelor finds her inner voice and that Ethan uses his outgoing personality to fill another child's life. I love you both more than you will ever know. I want life to freeze for a moment so I can soak these moments in! Here's to another school year of many blessings!

Good Bye Kindergarten....Hello 1st grade!!

Really has the school year come to a close already? Seems like it was only a few months ago I was shedding tears because my baby girl was starting Kindergarten and now she is heading off to 1st Grade. Each month brought so many different activities, projects, school parties, homework, etc. which made the year seem to fly by. I enjoyed this year of school. Taelor made some great friends and I got to know and meet some wonderful parents. It was such a joy watching all these cute little kindergartners grow up over the last year and literally it is just 1 month shy of a year since we are in a "year-round" school.These kids went through 3 teachers, Mrs. Vose started the school year out until mid September and then had a full time job offer at another school so she headed there to teach. Then Miss Muranaka was their teacher until April after Spring Break when Mrs. Wang was able to return to teaching. I loved them all and could not have asked for better teachers and teachers aids.

Taelor, you have grown up so much this last year. You are becoming such a sweet, caring, respectful, little girl. You received many compliment slips this year and were able to bring Mighty the Mustang home quite a few nights. You learned to read and write which is such a joy to see you do (and to sometimes decipher the words you are writing). This year is your first year of many years to come and yes mommy will shed a tear each and every year. May your life of school be filled with many friends who only better you, who stand by your side and you do the same for them. I pray that school work comes easy to you, that you enjoy school, even when it seems hard. I pray that God uses you to touch other people's lives and that you are a blessing to everyone you meet. Your teachers had all great things to say about you and it fills our hearts with so much joy hearing how kind and thoughtful you are. Continue to do good and always try your best and remember Mommy and Daddy are always here to support you!

You and Mallory met on the first day of school and remainded Best Friends all year! 

A few days before school ended you were given an award for "Compassion", and yes you are certainly a compassionate young girl and I hope you will always hold that close to your heart. We are so proud of you.

The last day of school you had a little performance which my eyes were filled with tears as you sang the song "It's a Wonderful World"....yes it sure it! The 1st Grade, 1st Grade song (to the tune of New York, New York) was so cute. All the kind words your friends said about you that Mrs. Wang read off made us so proud and melted our hearts. The day was filled with joy ( a little bit of mommy sadness, only because I am selfish and I don't want you to grow up, just not ready for it yet). You are ready for 1st Grade my sweet girl! So here's to new beginnings on your next chapter in your life, to your time to shine because I know you will, to all that you will learn this next year. Here's to the girl you are becoming! May you be blessed, cover the world with your quiet, yet beautiful smile. You are our world! Good Bye Kindergarten....Hello 1st Grade!

Kindergarten Open House Night

Our first Open House was so special. Grandparents joined us as Taelor was our little tour guide of her classroom showing us all the things she has done throughout the year. It is so amazing to see how far she has come in just a year. Her journal was so cute to read, and it will be something I will cherish forever. She loves school and has had a great year in Kindergarten. Even though she went through 3 teachers (Mrs. Vose, Miss Muranaka and now Mrs. Wang) she and all the kids adapted well and learned so much throughout the year. I will be sad when the school year comes to an end, but tonight I enjoyed seeing all the hard work the teachers and staff put into these little kids who are sponges for learning. I appreciate so much all the work they do! Taelor we are so proud of you and all you have accomplished this year. We LOVED your classroom and especially loved your self portrait of you! Keep up the hard work always!!

Spring Photos

When did she get so big?!? My beautiful little girl...just seems like yesterday she was learning how to walk. Yes life goes by way too fast. Enjoy. Embrace. Slow down time. Stay small. Stay my little girl forever!

Mighty Mustang

It has only been 2 weeks to the day that my sweet little girl has been in school and she was the first one in her class to get 10 compliment slips (for being nice, respectful, listening, sharing, etc.) and when you earn 10 you get to take "Mighty" home for the night! She was beyond excited and so was mommy and daddy! Way to go Taelor, we are so proud of you! Keep up the good work baby girl!