"Love follows knowledge."
"Beauty above all beauty!"
– St. Catherine of Siena

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Matthew Monday: Graduation from Pre-K

On Friday Matthew had his graduation ceremony from Pre-K.  It was really cute; the kids sang songs, said the Pledge of Allegiance, and introduced themselves by spelling out their names.  They actually wore cap and gowns, though the caps were made of paper, boys in blue, girls in red.  It was held outdoors in front of a nearby gazebo.  Here are a few pictures. 

Walking down the pavement, cap and gown.

 



The graduating body consisted of two or three classes, which amounted to a baker’s dozen or so.  That’s Matthew’s teacher with her back to the camera and Matthew is in the back on the teacher’s right side.

 



Not sure what he’s thinking here, but definitely pensive.

 


 
Back in his classroom.

 


 
And next to his “girlfriend” Jane, who pulled Matthew aside and said, “Let’s play together.”  She had already taken off her cap and gown.  Hmm, awfully pretty.

 


 
After the picture they started jumping around playing Batman and Batgirl…lol.  Oh well, they won’t be going to the same school in September.  Now it’s off to big kids school, Kindergarten!

17 comments:

  1. God bless you and your family, Manny.

    We don't have graduations at this age in the UK. Pity. I think we should hold education more at a premium. Often here people take it for granted. The only graduations we have is when people get a Degree or a Diploma from a University.

    Best wishes to you and yours.

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    1. That's surprising. No graduation or diploma even for high school? I wonder why. Anyway, thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Look at him! That look on his face with that little girl is Priceless! Manny, he's such a big boy now! How the years have flown! I remember how nervous you were about becoming a father. I think you've grown into the role quite well! Grandma doofie [Fay]

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    1. LOL, thanks doofie. But for the record Fay is not one of Matthew's real grandmas. She's just a politcally active buddy of mine where we argue against the forces of disaster. ;)

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  3. Time sure does fly!

    Just a few weeks ago, my wife and I attended one of our grand son's grade twelve graduation and find it hard to believe that I'm getting old. :)

    Long story short and for what it is worth, I believe that you and your wife are doing a great job.

    God Bless

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    1. Thank you Victor. Time is so fast he has wings on his feet. I wish we could break his legs...lol.

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  4. Will he know anyone where he goes to kindergarten next year? Do you have a bus or do you all drop him off? Congratulations to the Graduate!!

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    1. Actually he will be going to the Catholic school with my parish. It's just about five blocks away, so my wife might walk him over if the weather isn't bad. No we don't know anyone there yet. But he'll make friends fast. Thanks!

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  5. He's obviously wondering why he hasn't heard back from Harvard or Yale yet.

    Great pictures- how fun!

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  6. Oh my gosh, SO cute! The girls are already noticing...:)

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  7. Congratulation Manny! Matthew already looks like a little professor in these pictures.
    Oh, and his girlfriend is super cute and what a lovely couple they make! ;)
    Thanks for sharing!

    Sheherbano

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    1. My pleasure, and nice to hear from you again my friend. :)

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  8. What a beautiful documentation of your big boy! I cannot believe how fast time has passed. He looks wonderful and very happy.

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  9. Thank you. Though you didn't leave a name, I think I know who you are...lol.

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  10. It seems like it was just yesterday you brought home a baby. He has lost his baby look and looks like a handsome young man. He'll have the girls falling all over him!

    Congratulations to you and your wife in raising such a good boy.

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    1. It does seem like yesterday. I'm amazed at how fast they grow to the next stage. Thank you my friend for stopping by.

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