My little preschool graduate

I can't even believe that my little Mya has already completed pre-school and is ready for Kindergarten.  She had her first of many graduations and I was absolutely that proud mama, tearing up as she got her little diploma and sang all the adorable songs at the ceremony.  So amazing to watch this little girl grow into a person.  She is so smart and independent and loves to learn.  I am so so proud of her already. 
Since I just get such joy out of making them feel so loved and special, I LOVE to see the smile on their faces and joy in their eyes.  The morning of her graduation we had a little banner and little gifts for her, waiting on the kitchen table.  Ry and I both took off from work, how could we not?!

Mya was beyond excited!!!!

Inside the little box were these earrings.  She was uber excited for 'dangly' earrings! 

Just to show where we started, 2 years ago.  I can't believe how much she has grown.  From her little face, the bangs, to her clearly not letting me pick out her outfits anymore.  She demanded that her jean vest be buttoned all the way up!  Rock on girl.

Then another one of PRE-K3, first day and last day (top row) and PRE-K4, first day and last day (bottom row).

Full shot.

Mya got dropped off at regular time and we were supposed to come back at 10:45, so we just walked over to dunkin and chilled with Ash.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!

So they had some light refreshments first, followed by the graduation.  My little graduate! 

I just love her more than anything. 

A little view of the kitchen.  They had a cake and some fruit for everyone.  I love how they always include the siblings.  So Ash is right there with her, chowing down!

OMG!

Ash ran over and wanted her pic taken too!

Sissy love, so much love.

In the beginning of her first year there, she made this place mat she's been using for snack ever since.  *TEAR*

Nona and Dewey came too.

All lined up to walk in!

Walking in they all held hands, it was freaking adorable!

*TEAR*

They sang about 1000000 songs. 

So freaking cute, I can't take them!

LOL!

So excited with her medal!

Getting called to get her diploma *TEAR*

Love this little bean.

So much love.

She got lots of goodies.

OMG I can't take the cheesy smile!!!!

 It's official!!!

With one of her friends, AnaJulia.

And with her teacher, Mrs Worobey, whom she has already told me she's going to miss so much next year.  She is such a little love.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

Nunu and PopPop came too!  So cute.

Ash ran over too, LOL!  Couldn't take it fast enough.

With Nona and Dewey

Ash wouldn't take anymore pics.  Or at least not with us.  So with our little Pre-K grad!!!  SO SO SO PROUD!

Mya wanted to take a pic, of course Ash would run in for that.

Mya wanted to go to Rafferty's after.  Mary came too!  Posing outside.

Seriously can't take her!

We are so very proud of you Mya.  You are blooming into such a beautiful and sweet little girl and we couldn't be more proud to call you our little girl.  We are so excited to see what Kindergarten has in store for you.  Now she's off to St Matthias!!!! 

Pt Pleasant....with Reesie too!

So, it's official, the Leonhardts have moved into their beautiful new home in Brielle.  We've been stopping by every so often to see updates before the move, so we were very excited to get down a few weekends ago (May 18 to be exact) to see the progress and to take Reesie for the morning to go to the boardwalk.  Brookie was about to go down for a nap, BOO!!  Next time we'll take her too. 

They had an entire other POD to empty so we were hoping to help them by taking Reesie for a bit. 

Had to get a group shot before we left though!  Brookie was loving Ash's hat.

OMG that face!

Off to the rides!!!

It was a beautiful day, the girls were so excited to be hanging at the beach together as always.

We had to wait a few for the rides to open, so the girls played whac-a-mole.  Too bad a father was playing for his daughter at the other end and won. 

RIDE TIME!  We had to take turns on who picked the rides.  We went in order, Ash went first, Reese next and Mya last.  Ash picked the swings first, not a surprise.  Reese picked the boats next.

Mya picked the roller coaster, no one else wanted to go with her.  But we all watched.

Fishies next, at Ashley's request.  NO HANDS!

I think 95% of my pics of Reesie involve her tongue sticking all the way out!

Lol, reminds me of a celebrity on a parade float.

Reesie picked the dizzy dragons next.  Ry will puke on these, so I got to ride!  LOL REESE!

Who doesn't love a carousal ride?!

Ry rode with Ash.

LOL!

And look who we ran into by the rides!!!!  So good to see you cutie Osmond girls!  And Mrs Stafford, Karen and Colin too!

WEEEEE

Last ride, trucks!

Time to head down to the beach...after we ate some lunch.  YAY, Ry started to bury the girls and make them into mermaids.

Reese didn't like the idea, so helped us bury instead.

selfies for days....

We all had to stick out our tongues next!

My boo, my bff, my better half, my roll dog, my homey, my love, my guy, my hubs, love him!

Time to fly some kites....the girls clearly needed Ry to set them off, then they'd come running up from behind to grab the string.

Reesie's turn.

Pass off to Ash and getting the big girls to start off.

LOL!

More hole digging...

Ash LOVES to be buried. 

Family shot.

I didn't get the silly face memo.

WEEEEEEEEEEEE, ended the day with some tossing in the air.  Always a win!

Had so much fun.  Can't wait to do it again....with Brookie too!