hampton bid farewell to eastminster preschool, and her "young three's" teachers mrs. lisa & mrs. susan, during her final spring program...at precisely the same time coleman received his citizenship award at martin. divide and conquer we did...dad and papa went to see coleman, and mom and mema found front row seats to watch hampton (considering we were at least 45 minutes early...there was an abundant supply)! hampton sang an extensive repertoire of selections, most with actions. she did not disappoint...we easily distinguished her voice from the group of 3 and 4 year olds, and standing front and center, it was fairly easy to recognize hampton's dramatic interpretation of each. absolutely adorable, i must say! it was fun to hear a full "concert" of the songs she has been chanting for the last few months! a sample of the selections included the "firetruck song," "skinamarinkidinkydink skinamarinkydoo, i love you," "beautiful butterfly," and a newer rendition of "itsy bitsy spider" (including a "GREAT BIG SPIDER" and a "teeny tiny spider"...with voicing to match). hampton is my singer (woo hoo)! she sings from morning til night...dancing here and there as well! to everything (yes...every little thing), she puts a song. her newest accomplishment is one of my fav's..."amazing grace." i plan to take and post a video soon (while she still says "wrench" instead of "wretch"). oh the memories! i must say it is much more difficult, now that the kids are all so busy in three different schools, to be there for EVERYTHING, but i know in my heart they all realize i would gladly clone myself for these days, if possible! next year, austin, coleman & hampton will be entering 7th grade, 3rd grade, and 4 year old preschool. oh my, how the time flies! happy summer to all!
a pic of dodger following his "fixing," collar and all, to help him avoid licking his wounds! it was so difficult to get up with him that morning, knowing we couldn't feed him...and even more so, taking him to the vet (at same place he had gladly attended doggy daycare the previous week). he was sooo excited at 7:30 am...but sure sported "the look" upon his pickup time at 4:30 pm that afternoon! poor baby...and the ugly collar made it even worse! thankfully, we can post that he is now collarless, healed and happy! good boy dodger doodle!
