Kindergarten Ends

A few weeks ago, we got to attend Ethan's kindergarten chorus concert.  They have been preparing for this all year.  Ethan was so excited about it, and especially lucky as he was chosen as one of 7 kids who got to get up and introduce one of the songs.  The children were picked for speaking roles if they had been well behaved during practice each week, so we were very proud!
Check him out:

All of the songs were complete with coordinated movements--a real show choir experience.  A short video snippet:

To commemorate the end of kindergarten, there was an end of the year party.  It was supposed to be outside, but it was raining (!) so it was held in the classroom.  Each child got a little certificate as well as a picture from their first and last week of school.  Time flies!  On to summer.

40 years!

Today marks my parent's 40th wedding anniversary.  I am so amazed by the example that they have set for us over the years.  As a parent of two young children now, I sure do appreciate all they did to hold our family together--while both working full times jobs.

An of course, I am humbled by my dad'd dedication to the care of my mom for the past 14 years.  A real example of true love.

I sure do wish that mom could appreciate the meaning of this day and celebrate with him.  For sure, her illness makes this day bittersweet.  But I am happy to be able to recognize all they have been and, what more recently all my dad has done.  Happy 40th, Mom and Dad!