On to First Grade

Just 9 short months ago, we shared photos of LT's first day of school.  And yesterday, we celebrated the end of that journey at his class' promotion ceremony.  Each student earned a Kindergarten completion certificate and a candy award.

Ted received the "Bubble Yum" award for having a fun and bubbly personality.  He was quite proud of his accomplishment.

After the ceremony, we spend a lot of time taking photos with Ted's kinder buddies.  Here's a few of the images we captured:

And the day would not have been complete without a picture of LT and his teacher, Mrs. Leveck

and his little brother, who has earned the title of "Ted's cute baby":

I didn't realize how much Ted has grown in the past 9 months until later that evening, when I was reading Ted his bedtime story.  We were trying to predict the plot of "A New Pet for Pete" when LT grabbed the book from my hands and said, "Here Mom, let me do it." Then, he proceeded to read me the rest of the story.  In just 9 months time, Ted turned into a big boy who can  read his own story books, work independently, and help others.  We couldn't be more proud.