Sammy had his Lil' Einstein's Preschool graduation this weekend. It was a big deal! They wore a cap and gown and had the ceremony in a performing arts center. What made it even more special was that Ya-Ya and Poppy came down for it. The boys absolutely enjoyed their visit and miss them already. Thank you Ya-Ya and Poppy! It meant so much to all of us to have you here! XOXO
The Graduate.
The brothers. 
In front of Higley Performing Arts Center. The boys and Poppy.
In front of Higley Performing Arts Center. The boys and Poppy.
Waiting for the ceremony to begin. Ya-Ya, Poppy and JT
It was really hard to get a good shot of Sam on stage because there were so many kids.... here are the best we had. If you are looking for it, you won't see Sam's signature smile! He never cracked a smile on stage once! He was a little nervous. We were in the front row and kept calling to him and waving and he never waved back. Later we asked him if he saw us. He said, "Yes, and I waved!" It was really funny to watch! We were all laughing.
It was really hard to get a good shot of Sam on stage because there were so many kids.... here are the best we had. If you are looking for it, you won't see Sam's signature smile! He never cracked a smile on stage once! He was a little nervous. We were in the front row and kept calling to him and waving and he never waved back. Later we asked him if he saw us. He said, "Yes, and I waved!" It was really funny to watch! We were all laughing.
Walking to get his diploma. He looked like Dead Man Walking!
With his diploma. :)
With his diploma. :)
They performed a couple of songs along with getting their diplomas. Here is a video clip of one of them. Celebrate Good Times! Right here Sam is thinking.... "Phewww... It's Over!"
And, Smiling Sammy is back! :)
JT really wanted to wear the cap and gown. Sam was a good big brother and shared it after the ceremony. The boys here with Ya-Ya and Poppy. They were so happy to spend time with them!
Our family. :)
Ya-Ya and Poppy took us out to dinner at Gordon Beirsch for Sam's Gradutation. This is the only picture I have of it because, as usual, it was eventful. JT fell asleep not to long after this picture. But we all enjoyed our time together.
Otis really liked meeting Ya-Ya and Poppy too. I think Poppy made a life long friend! Otis would not leave him alone no matter how hard Poppy tried to get him away. So, of course, I had to get a picture!
One of their favorite parts of the weekend was Poppy's story telling. He had the boys' full attention when he told them and they kept begging him to tell more. Here are some pictures of "The Three Little Pigs." But I think their favorite was "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" by FAR! Shut up you.... ;) - Ya-Ya and Poppy know what I am talking about! LOL
