i never showed these pictures from annie's last day of preschool.
so much fun....
annie's preschool has been located in an assisted living facility.
they visited the "grandma & grandpas" often and knew many of their names.
(especially the ones who gave out candy)
many of residents were outside during this party time watching or helping hold the parachute.
the kids gave goodbye backrubs and hugs.
it's so sweet to watch.
next year the preschool will be back at the church..only a 2 block walk for us.
that will be pretty great also.
i printed this out for annie and she hung it on her bulletin board. :)
oh how we miss preschool.
This looks very familiar, our kiddos also attended this preschool. Ms. Kristin is a familar face at church. I linked to you from The Macs and check in often for the great photos and another family living life in Kansas.
Meg
www.cmjcbaldwin.wordpress.com
Posted by: Meg | July 14, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Your daughter is the cutest, most precious little girl ever.
Posted by: Allison | July 13, 2009 at 09:18 PM
I am missing preschool too.
Posted by: Secret Mom Thoughts | July 12, 2009 at 11:13 AM
I mentioned before that I found Annie's preschool blog by accident last month. I'm also a preschool teacher, and love her ideas! Her photos are beautiful, just like yours. She has a way of capturing each detail. I can see why you love her.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl | July 11, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Hi Meg.
I just found your blog recently & I am LOVING it.
I wanted you to know that I included you in my "Fine Finds" for the week.
Thanks for sharing.
Stephanie @ A Fine House
Posted by: Stephanie | July 10, 2009 at 10:29 PM
it looks like a fun and imaginitive preschool...i'm jealous. would love to know where annie's teacher got her dinosaur t-shirt......love it.
love your blog, too. :-)
Posted by: niki | July 10, 2009 at 07:51 PM
I LOVE the idea of combining an assisted living facility with a pre-school. What a blessing that must be in the lives of the older people and a great lesson in respect for the elderly in the kids. I live in CA and wonder if there is anything like that out here?!
Posted by: Kelli | July 10, 2009 at 05:40 PM
My favorite is Annie's mismatched socks--especially the rainbow one. And maybe I'm biased, but I think she's the cutest kid in her class. She has such pretty eyes.
Posted by: Aubrey | July 10, 2009 at 03:23 PM
I love the idea of a preschool within or near an assisted living home. I WANT one of those parachute thingys! It looks like fun!
Blessings,
Lorilee
Posted by: Lorilee | July 10, 2009 at 03:19 PM
how great I love the rainbow aprons
Posted by: Carrie | July 10, 2009 at 11:38 AM
My girls preschool years were such wonderful times. Two are in college and one is in High School now. So it has been a while. Really cherish these tender years. They fly by so quickly. I love the beautiful pictures you post in your blog. I am a very visual person and this is one thing that draws me to your site. (and of course Waffle!!)
Posted by: Penny | July 10, 2009 at 09:17 AM
those kids kids are cute!
Posted by: lorel | July 10, 2009 at 09:05 AM
SO cool! I teach preschool so I examined the pictures for ideas! I love that the teacher is sitting on a table to read the story! I love that there are so many bright colors! I love the parachute (use mine often!)! SO cool!!! No wonder she misses it!
Posted by: Sally | July 10, 2009 at 08:20 AM
We miss pre-school too. How cool that it was at an assisted-living place. A 2 block walk will be great too.
And I love that Annie and my girls have so many of the exact same clothes. We have both mis-matched socks (worn just the way she's wearing them) and the "old" sparkly pink shoes. Too funny!
Posted by: Lee Ann | July 10, 2009 at 07:04 AM
GUSH!!!! annies preschool teacher has a very cool blog as well!!!
i swear my in laws live in newton, if we ever move there (while the girls are still little) i would so want them to go to this school it seems so wonderful (and colorful)!!!!
Posted by: adrienneK | July 10, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I have been watching your blog for some time now and decided I should actually comment. I love your eye for color; it brightens my day. And a preschool in a nursing home is such a sweet idea; it looks like such a blessing to all involved.
Posted by: erin j | July 10, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Preschoolers are so much fun!
Not to sound creepy (although it is), but last night I had another dream about hanging out with you and your family. You guys rock! Thanks for the fun times! (ha ha) :) (This probably really creeps Lauren out!)
Posted by: Sandy | July 10, 2009 at 06:32 AM
I love that the school was within the assisted living facility. We took our kids to trick-or-treat at one a few years ago. Such a gift for them.....to see, feel, hear young people. It warmed my heart to be able to share my joy with them and bring them back to their earlier years.
Love photos, as always.
Posted by: Starnes Fam | July 10, 2009 at 05:56 AM
oh!!!! i miss it too...especially seeing these.
can i use these? : )
Posted by: kristin | July 10, 2009 at 05:35 AM
I am loving this post so much! My daughter starts Preschool in the fall and it made me so excited for her! Beautiful pictures - and her teachers look like so much fun! The grins in all of the pictures speak volumes:)
Posted by: Lillian | July 10, 2009 at 04:11 AM
i love where it was located! what a great idea and so wonderful for the elderly too. as a teacher, i'm loving that table thing she's sitting on during storytime :) very eye level for the kids!
Posted by: adrienne | July 10, 2009 at 04:06 AM
That looks like a FUN preschool!
Posted by: Joanna | July 10, 2009 at 03:35 AM
Great pictures, I bet Annie misses Pre-School too! Love the teachers bright color aprons!
Posted by: Kathy | July 09, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I saw MY Megan's preschool teacher several years ago and I started crying. MY Megan is now 23 years old! I learned so much from her teacher and I remember so much about that year. sniff...sniff........
Posted by: Mary Beth | July 09, 2009 at 11:25 PM
awww. preschool was the best.
Posted by: emily :] | July 09, 2009 at 10:49 PM
What lovely photos... especially all the colour!!
Posted by: PaiselyJade | July 09, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Parachutes were the BEST. I miss preschool as well. Great photos.
Posted by: Jocelyn Stott | July 09, 2009 at 10:07 PM
I remember the big parachute thingy in school, it was so much fun. Beautiful pictures!
Posted by: Shauna Howington | July 09, 2009 at 09:58 PM