Ellie graduated preschool!

Today was Ellie's last day of preschool! She was super excited about graduating and participating in the program they had prepared. There was school this morning with all 31 preschoolers where they practiced for the graduation ceremony and then they went bowling. I was not there until the very end, but for Ellie's first time bowling she was pretty impressive. After I picked her up she was asking all afternoon when it would be time to get ready for her graduation. I'm sure if she is this excited just for preschool graduation, high school will be even more exciting right?
All the preschoolers had a speaking role in which they went through the alphabet and said a line to go with that letter. Ellie knew hers and was the loudest one! They then sang some songs they had learned throughout the year and received their "diplomas." We are soo proud of Ellie and how far she has come just this year. From writing her name to reading a few words (we worked with her on that). She has grown so much in just a year. I thought I would be tearful, but I'm just so happy to have my little girl growing and learning new things!
After the ceremony we had some cupcakes and juice at our house with gramma's and granpa's and aunts and uncles and cousins present. Ellie received a few gifts and many hugs! I couldn't be a more proud momma tonight!

Ellie receiving her diploma

Ellie had just said her line and was so proud.

Waiting for the ceremony to start.