Emma's first day of Preschool

Back to school dinner/celebration!

As I was getting ready for our back to school celebration, I was getting Emma's back pack out of her room and I was shocked of how HEAVY it was. I look inside and found all these books, a few toys, oh and don't forget the fruit snacks that Grandma Phair gave her the night before. :)

I made this alphabet letter vase of flowers for her new teacher. I think it turned out pretty cute. Found the idea here

Back to school table.

I asked Emma what she wanted for her special back to school dinner and she requested my home made pesto and tomato pizza. I have to be honest, I was very flattered.

Later that evening we had some of Derek's family over for a little back to school celebration with milk and cookies and popped some popcorn (Emma's favorite thing to do)

How adorable is this? This little cardboard cone had little gifts inside. It was given to her by her Oma (Grandma Frazier). This was/is a traditional gift in Germany. I LOVED it, oh Emma did too. Especially when she found coins at the bottom. :)

Then the next day, this little lady started Preschool. I will admit, I had many mixed emotions but it was a great day in meeting her teacher and I think everything is going to be splendid.

Here she is with her teacher, Miss Megan.
They were doing hand and foot prints for some pillow cases.
Can you tell he's excited?
I have to say, I was so proud of her tracing her name so well.

This was her first OFFICIAL day of Preschool. It was just a little harder on me this day. Is it just me, or did she grow up over night? She just loves school and is going to do well. So proud of her.

Dress made by my sweet friend Sara
Emma just loves car pooling with her dear friend Fay. Aren't they so cute? :)