Our Graduate!

The seas have lifted up, Lord,

the seas have lifted up their voice; 

the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.  

Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, 

mightier than the breakers of the sea-- 

The Lord on high is mighty.  Psalm 93:3-4

Eli's Kindergarten Graduation was tonight!  

It's hard to believe our little man is now officially a 1st grader!  

My baby boy, he's getting so big!

It was a nautical theme.  The kids sang some cute songs: "Six Little Starfish", and "Swim Faster Jonah".  They also did the Pledges to the American and Christian Flags and the Pledge to the Bible.

There were 5 graduates.  He actually had six in the class, but one little girl was sick.

After the songs, there was a slide show presentation.  But the part that really got me was after the slide show.  The kids had gone to get their caps and gowns on and they came in to the song, "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean. (If you haven't heard it, you have to click on the link - it's a great song).

So Eli comes out looking like this...

holding a rose and walks up to me!  I lost it!  Tears were flowing.  I grabbed him and hugged and kissed him.  My little man.  So cute!  So Big!  Growing too fast!

Mr. Cummins, the principal, handed Eli his certificate.

He looks so big! 

(behind is his teacher, Mrs. Andrews)

 They sang some more songs: the Old and New Testament Books of the Bible and a cute little song called, "He's Got Plans". 

Here he is...The most recent Adkins Graduate!

Elijah Wesley

he's now officially a 1st grader!

 Here is Eli with the world's greatest Kindergarten teacher...Mrs. Andrews.

There was even a reception in the graduates honor.

Eli wanted a pictures with his 6th Grade "reading buddy", Sam!

We went to Subway afterwards with Pap and Grandma!

When we got home, Eli released one of his balloons and watched it "fly to heaven".

Eli, We know there will be many more BIG days in your life.  Many more milestones met, but we are so proud of you tonight and the Little Man you are becoming.  Our prayer is that you will ALWAYS desire to serve and sing to the Lord and Bless His name.  Remember Psalm 100 that you memorized in Kindergarten  and "Shout to the Lord" all your life.

We love you Buddy!  

Congratulations!