Garrett had his first year of Joy School this past year. It is so much fun for me to watch this little guy grow and develop. It always amazes me how quickly little ones learn. This year Garrett went to school with 5 other friends. We started the year with Sadie (the only girl), but she moved to Germany in February. Garrett still asks when Sadie will be home.
We spent the year learning about the ABC's and 123's. The kids went on a few field trips. The first one was to the Fire Station on base. This made a big impression on Garrett, he really enjoyed being able to climb on the firetruck.
The next trip was to Bro West's Greenhouse. He grows amazing tomatoes. Each of the kids got to pick their own seedling and replant it into a cup. Garrett's was looking really good until I decided to try to get it used to being outside...On the night that we had a late frost! Crap! It actually started to come back until we went on a trip to Washington!
The last trip was to Zoo Boise. Garrett loved the zoo! We heard about it for weeks. They had Macaws, a giraffe slide, lizards, monkeys.
Thanks to all of the Joy School Mamas who made this such a great year for the kids! Love you girls!
Graduation was in May...I know, I am really behind! We had a BBQ and a short ceremony. Each of the boys received a special hat that Miss Lisa helped me make, and a special certificate with an award...Something that I will remember about teaching them. Garrett got the "W" Award because it seemed like that is when he finally realized what we were doing learning about all of these numbers and letters. He started seeing "W" all over the place! It made me laugh! So, he got mad at me because he wanted the "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" Award given to Nathan...Sorry, guy!
Congratulations, Garrett! You worked so hard and learned so much! We love you!
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Joy School sure was fun. I'm glad we got to be a part of it. The kids made forever friends and learned so much.
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