Kindergarten Graduation

Hayden walks the aisle

The official DiplomaPause for a photoGreat day!
Look out first grade, here he comes...
Today, another milestone occurred in the Fruge' household. Our youngest child graduated from Kindergarten. It was an event for sure. Each kid got to walk the aisle and say what they wanted to be when they grew up. Hayden said that he wanted to be a basketball player. There were some great future jobs mentioned: astronaut, vet, doctor, weather man, Dallas Cowboys football player, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, teacher, mom, McDonald's worker, bear hunter and a gemologist. It was fun to hear what they aspired to be.

I remember when it seemed like forever before they'd all be in school. When Kate started Kindergarten, I had Sarah and Rachel at home. Kate played so hard at school, that she came home everyday and fell asleep. Then, a few years later, Sarah started school in Abilene. Left behind then were Rachel and Hayden. Then, the next thing you know, Rachel started school in Albuquerque and my little Hayden was the only one left at home. August of 2008 marked many milestones for us: we bought our first house, we moved our kids to a non-military base related town and Hayden started school. It is hard to believe that life passes so quickly. When my kids were little, I never thought that. There were times that seemed to drag forever... not anymore. Today, a little older, a little wiser, I can say that time is moving way to fast. I am one of the moms that is so glad that school is out. I love spending time with my kids. It is a wonder that I never home schooled. We have big plans for the summer: Museum Mondays, Picnics in the park, Pool time and about 1/2 a dozen trips thrown in for fun. I am always a little sad to see school start in the Fall. It is bittersweet to see another year pass so quickly. I can't hold time in my hands, but I can hold the memories in my heart. I look forward to another Summer of memories and great times with my family! I wanted to share some memories to go along with the photos of today's event.