My First(?) Kindergarten Program!

So, as I typed that title I realized I have no idea whether or not I was actually IN a kindergarten program of my own, but this is certainly the first I remember, anyway, and it was awesome! The kids really did a great job, and everyone seemed to enjoy both the afternoon and the evening performances. But honestly, how could you not? Just watching the kids periodically waving to their parents throughout the program, or the random girl who stood up in the middle and threw a tantrum because apparently her parents weren't looking. We made sure to keep waving, lest our child turn into the next exhibitionist. There are four kindergarten classes at Erick's school, and they each have at least 25 kids in them, so I'm impressed the teachers pulled it off at all. I was blown away that they were able to do it in style. Erick's in the top row, just off-center in this photo to the left.

I'm sick my pictures turned out all grainy from today, it took me until tonight to realize the ISO was messed up on my camera, so I apologize for the fuzziness. However, I had to include this picture as a prime example of what I've learned is termed "girl-trapped." I asked Erick today after the morning program why he didn't smile more, and the grand reason for his pained expressions in the a.m. pictures was that "me, Markus and Dillon were girl-trapped!" This picture was taken during the evening performance, and is the very best smile I got. Notice, however, the telling body positioning. Apparently the condition is painful, even in kindergarten.

Grandma and Grandpa F attended the evening performance, and Grandpa S came this afternoon, so we were well represented! Erick's holding the "invitation" he made in his class to help invite the school to the big show. It says "Ples com to ar pogam Marck 7 10:00 am". I especially loved the "Marck" because I'm sure the confusion on the last two letters comes from the spelling of his own name. :-) Then there's a picture of a stage with two people performing. I think it was rather observant he drew the stage to include the shape of the steps. You just never know what they'll notice.