May There Always Be You.

Friday night, Henry officially graduated from Nike's

Preschool Program. Throughout the many months of planning

for this ceremony, I really didn't think much of this

day, I mean, it's PRESCHOOL, right?

It completely snuck up on me as one of the most

emotional experiences I've ever had with my children.

Our Henry made us so incredibly proud.

Seven months ago, Henry would never have been

comfortable in front of a crowd of 500+, would never

have sang and smiled on a stage.

But Friday, he was like an angel on earth.

Truly, an ANGEL on EARTH.

And I unexpectedly pulled out the "ugly cry".

I had no control over myself, and Nate

got it all on video.

Walking to the Ceremony

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these sweet boys.

Henry's Board - where we learned his favorite song is Gangi, Gangi

and his favorite lunch is waffles - yep! That's my boy!

Henry and his friend Luke:

Henry and Alia:

Henry's beautiful teachers, Jamie, Lacey and Audree:

Lacey rallying the "Dynamotion" class:

I can't even caption the next two photos because nothing

can describe how sweet these two can be to one another:

Yes, they are forehead to forehead:

Henry wanted Charlie to join his class:

They had face/body painting for the siblings:

Leaving for their ceremony:

Henry on stage with Luke, Anna, Catie and Jared.

Nervous?

And then he spotted us:

The Butterfly Song:

After the hour long ceremony, they had food and drinks

and candy and bouncy houses, slides, clowns, magicians

and hundred and hundreds of people!

Here is video of the songs...and where I went to the ugly cry.

The last song is especially difficult.

Go ahead, try it.

May there always be sunshine

May there always be blue skies

May there always be children

May there always be you.

May there always be stories

May there always be music

May there always be teachers

Who take care of you.

I love you so much Henry Barton.

Daddy and I are so proud of you.

May there always be you.