Lainie the Turtle

This was Lainie's first year of preschool, and honestly we weren't exactly sure how she would respond to the atmosphere.  We were pleasantly surprised as she flourished and learned a lot!  Lizzie walked into preschool in a 3 year old class and turned 4 the second week of school, so she was WAY ahead of how Lainie entered preschool.  Lainie's transformation between September and May was HUGE.  Mainly, she matured and was emotionally much more stable, but she also grew a great deal academically in things like her handwriting, counting, etc.  Ms. Kristi and Ms. Jennifer are gems and so very perfect for Elaine!  We couldn't have asked for better!  They endured her Punky Brewster style and helped us cultivate a love for Jesus in Lainie's heart.

Here are some pics to prove our girl had an awesome year!

First Day!

These girls were sweet friends and grew up a lot in 8 months!

Fire Truck Day

Cute Little Turtles

Friends

Cowgirl Turtles

 

 Ecelctic

 Costumes!

 This may be my favorite pic of the year... So sweet!

                                             

Post Christmas Performance
She rocked it- "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night"

Searching for the runaway Gingerbread Man in Lizzie's class:)

Valentine's Day- She totally tied that scarf herself! 

A face of frustration when her heart towers would not stay up!

A taste of greatness... Whipped cream straight in the mouth!


Check our her loot!

Sweet girls got some goodies!

Pose:)

Shining Star on her "Pretend Birthday"

Barbie Car for show and tell

Her "go to" "hair behind the ear" nervous habit 

Happy Birthday Serenade

Friends:)

Popsicles were her treat of choice!

Loved getting to be there for so many fun days with my girl!

So silly!

Butterfly Girl for Super Hero Day!

Final Program!  

Wherever you go, go, go and Whatever you do, do, do

God's with me, me, me and He's with YOU!

She worked hard on this book all year long!

Grammy and Pop came to celebrate a great year:)

We LOVE Ms. Kristi and Ms. Jennifer

Lainie's last day as a Turtle Shining Star

The last day of school

WOW! You did it Lainie!  Way to go BIG GIRL!

Oh, how we will miss these precious women... 

Thankful that they will just be downstairs from my girl next year.