Kansas City here we come!

We've made it through the first two "travel days" of our journey... Through KC to scenic Hutch. My mom thinks Hutchinson is kind of the sticks, but I really like it. Maybe because I'm not in charge here and I know where everything is. And because of the ranger cookies.

We had a mercifully uneventful trip thus far. We had a fun night with the Wilkerson's last night, and I was able to rejoin book club for a night. Sam made it up for Bill's arrival after the Royals game, but Kate was out cold, and he was talked into carrying her up to bed.

This morning we went to Panera and met friends from church. It's safe to say that everyone has new hairstyles and the kids have all grown a ton. Then we went by Nanny's (she's exempted from that last statement. She doesn't have new hair nor has grown. She's doing well though!), and gave her some love before heading to Hutch. We had dinner and tool the kids to a park. We walked barefoot in the grass and watched a guy tightrope across Niagara Falls on national TV. All in a day's work.

Hot dog!

We went to the Royals game today. It was HOT-- more than 100 sweaty degrees. And unlike Vegas, it was so humid. Really.

We had a great time though, and no one was sunburned! A success. It's hours later and I've finally cooled off.

Preschool graduation

It is finally here! Kate's preschool graduation was Friday morning at a local church near Merryhill. Kate had been talking about the graduation for weeks. We picked out our dress and painted our nails (sparkly!) the night before. Dad took off to be home for the big day. Unfortunately, Sam had school. :(

On the way to the ceremony, Kate tells me: "Soon, I'll be graduating from high school!" Maybe not too soon. Just another 13 years.

The ceremony was quite an event. All the kids were dressed up and fitted in graduation hat (with tassel). The parents staked out prime seats and had cameras ready. They processed in to Pomp and Circumstance and sat on the stage in a line. Could a real graduation be any more exciting, I ask?

It really was a nice program. Each class has their own ceremony, donut was just room 2 and our teachers. They sang their favorite songs and one about being ready for kindergarten. Then her name was announced and we cheered and took pictures for our girl.

We really have had such a great experience at Merryhill, which is a particular blessing considering our rough start elsewhere in Henderson. Her teachers were great, and she learned a lot. (when I asked her what she learned she said "math, social studies, Spanish and phonics too!")

It was sad to be celebrating without the family we know would have been there if they could have, but we cheered as loud as we could anyway and recorded the whole thing to show everyone when we get home. I do mean everyone, so get ready for a home movie bonanza.

Congratulations, Kate!