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Matt's Grand Day

Grand Day is one of the high-points of my academic year with our Farmington grandkids. Meadowview Elementary puts on a fabulous program each year for the Grands, whether Grand parents other Grand relatives, or Grand Friends.

There are about 10 pictures in this post, so be sure to scroll down if you want to see all.

The songs they did included the presidents from Washington to Obama and the the ABC's forward and backwards. Many songs were punctuated with intended surprises which kept the packed house rolling in laughter and loving approval.






With clipboard in hand, First Grader Matt gave us a tour of the entire school, his room, his locker, his desk, his reading ability and his writing progress.




Gramma Moorlach drove from South Dakota to be part of Grand Day too, bless her heart!


Plus, he bought us lunch!

Papa Loves Grandday each year at Meadowview Elementary(Photo by Nana)


Menu: Turkey, potatoes & gravy, milk, roll, corn, fruit, ice cream YUM!


Comments

Hilary said…
You beat me to it with blogging about this special day! Matt LOVED every minute of it, and was so happy to share in his day with all 3 of you! Thanks for helping to make it special for him!
May 13, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Hilary said…
Me again....nice new blog look! The yard is looking GREAT! Nice photo!
May 17, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Lil'Mama said…
I agree with Hil. The yard looks AMAZING! Would love to sit out there with you and Nana for a nice long visit. :)

Grand Day looks super fun and Matt couldn't look prouder to have his Grands there with him!

Great post Papa!
May 19, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Heather said…
I tried to save the yard photo to my computer-couldnt do it. Could you email it to me?

Grand day is adorable!!! Love the pic of Matt holding clipboard and all the motion around him. Love the lunch on the school tray ;) You guys all look like it was the highlight of the year! Love it!
May 19, 2010 at 9:57 AM
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