Nolan's Spring Program

Tonight Nolan partook in his Spring Program for school.  Nolan has been singing his songs for the past few weeks and was excited to put his practice to use.  Nolan's last day of Preschool was today as well.  Nolan really has enjoyed making new friends and learning lots of fun things with Miss Cassandra.

I wanted to take a few family pictures before we left, but of course one child wouldn't fully cooperate.

Papa and Nana needed their picture taken too! :)

Carter did NOT want to go to Nolan's Spring Program! lol

Luckily, when we all arrived at the program there were seats left open in the front row!!  Grandma Donna and Grandpa Rick came to watch Nolan as well!  All of the kids were running around and playing, but Nolan sat right by us and wouldn't budge.  I was nervous Nolan wouldn't even make his way to the stage and participate in the program.  After a few minutes of waiting, Miss Carrie asked for all of the students to go to the back of the building and line up for the program.  Bill took Nolan back and put him in line.  Nolan toughed it out and stood in line by himself.  As Nolan walked down the aisle to the stage, he had his hands in his pockets and his eyes on the floor.  At first, Nolan just sat on the stage and would not sing, but after the first song was finished and the crowd clapped, Nolan lightened up.  Nolan's class recited the Pledge of Allegiance and their class motto.  The class then sang, "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "It's a Small World", and "All I Really Need."

 The Pledge of Allegiance

 Itsy Bitsy Spider

 The students sang and signed "It's A Small World"

Once Nolan's class finished singing their songs, it was time for the Pre-K Graduation.  There was a small intermission for the Pre-K class to put their caps and gowns on, and Nolan's class was asked to take a seat with their parents.  Carter took the opportunity to stretch his legs a little.

Nolan intently watched the Pre-K Graduation because he knew once the graduation ceremony was over, it was time for snacks!!  Cupcakes, cookies, and lemonade.  Yummy!!  Nolan made several friends over the course of the semester.  I took a picture of him with one of his friends, Rileigh.

By the end of the program, Nolan was done smiling and started to make silly faces for his pictures.  I asked Nolan to take a few more pictures and then he could have his plate of snacks.  Nolan happily obliged, but I will say his smile is a little forced.  :)

While everyone was enjoying their snacks, Carter thought he was being sneaky and no one was watching him.  Carter snuck up on the stage and was playing on the chairs.  I love how he coyly starts by touching the chair, leaning on it, and then full out crawling on the row of chairs!  Love this crazy child!

I just want to say how proud I am of my big boy Nolan.  He has grown up so much since starting Pre-School and I know he will continue to grow and learn so much!  I love Nolan Henson to pieces and truly enjoy being his mommy!