Sunday, June 1, 2008

graduations galore!! (warning...long post lots of pics)

SCHOOL'S OUT!!!! wahoooooo!!! Who is more excited the kids or mom?? I am just pretty darn sure it's me! I have been looking forward to school being out for a while now! I actually love when the kids are home and we get to spend time together! Life is soooo busy...I really appreciate the slower pace of summer and all the time we get together as a family! With the end of the year comes lots of graduations and awards ceremonies.
So let's get to it... Kailee had her awards ceremony a few weeks ago...did we remember the camera?...nope! She received the outstanding achievement award in Choir for the year and also an award for having an A average all year in every class! Go Kailee...she did awesome this year. She also tried out and got in the Varsity Choir for next school year!
Austin...he was sad to see his reign as president come to an end...not sad to see the school year end! He was recognized at 5th grade graduation as the Student Body president and was given a gavel with his name on it! It's pretty cool! He thought that was super cool! When he went through the line to shake everyone's hands on stage, the Asst. Principal Ms. Miller said..."This is not supposed to be used on your brothers!" :) He also received an award for having an A average all year in every subject area and an award for outstanding achievement in Music. Austin also got to welcome the audience and lead them in the pledge at the D.A.R.E. graduation last week!Tyson...He received an award for all A's all year in every subject. He also got an award for the most responsible in his class and an outstanding reading award! He was a little sad to see the year end...he had a wonderful teacher and he is going to miss her. Also he is going from little brother to being brother next year...since Austin is moving on to Jr. High...Ty will be the oldest Fullmer at the school and Kyler will be the little brother!Kyler...graduated from preschool last week and is now officially a kindergartener! He is sooo anxious and excited to start school he hasn't been as excited about the summer! We requested his teacher for next year so he is super anxious to be with her everyday...we just love Ms. Rigling!!

It's been a bittersweet end to the year...all the kids did phenomenal this year and we are soooo proud of them! We will be starting a new stage in life though...all 4 kids in school! It will be a little sad come September! I know everyone tells me that I will get used to it and love it...but it might take a little time! :) Can you believe that when school starts in the fall, I will have a 13 yr. old 7th grader, an almost 12 yr. old 6th grader (two in Jr. High...WHAT??) an 8 yr. old 2nd grader and a 5 yr. old kindergartener! I have really come to understand better this year how quickly kids grow and that they are only mine for a tiny fraction of time!!
A few more pics after the 5th grade graduation...the whole school comes out and lines the halls for a Clap Out....we make signs to wish the 5th grader good luck in Jr. High...here are some pics of Austin's walk through the halls and us with our signs!

Alli and Shawn...

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emily said...

ok ... seriously ... is there a cuter family than yours!?! shawn is darling and your kids are SO grown up and adorable! you're looking great yourself and i wish i was there so i could be TAN!! love you all! and congrats to all your smarty-pants kids!

Tiffany said...

WOW!! The kids are all growing up so fast!! I hope you all have such a great summer. I know you will be running and doing all sorts of fun things! Big Hugs!
Tiffany :)

Leannes notes said...

Oh my lots of goings on. Kailee, varsity choir! Awesome. Your hair looks darling by the way. Austin, you look pretty good with the tiger and your gavel. Ty, oldest Fullmer at your school, you really are getting big. And Kyler, going to Kindergarten, I know you will love it. I am still waiting for my wiggles pic. Tara, I will talk to you in 2 weeks and see if you really are still excited about school being out! Hope you guys have a fun summer.

Tiffany said...

Me again! Bailey just tagged Kyler so hop on over to my family blog and see whats up!