A Birthday at Preschool

Norah's preschool doesn't really celebrate holidays. It is very multicultural and if they tried to celebrate everything, it would be too hard. Instead, they focus on each child and make a big deal about birthdays. With Norah's birthday approaching, her Teacher Joyce approached us and asked Norah what she would like for her celebration. She requested that her whole family come and listed a few games and a craft about her beloved "Pink Baby". Teacher Joyce set to work and Norah and I invited Scott and the boys, who had to miss work and school for the occasion!

In her birthday outfit.

She wanted to do a pose.

With her boys.

 We dropped her off at the normal time and took the boys out for hot chocolate before heading back to the preschool after their outside time.

Her birthday sticker with her new age....4!

Raising her hand to get another turn in "Duck, Duck, Goose"; one of her chosen games.

Running relay races out in the big hall.

Teacher Joyce went above and beyond to find a picture of "Pink Baby" that everyone could paint!

Logan and Jacob got in on the action too.

Adding the finishing touches to her "Pink Baby".

Next, there was a hunt in the dark (with flashlights!) to find the letters to "Happy Birthday".

No birthday is complete without a crown.

Jacob too!

And a cape!

Everyone got to light a candle and then we sang Happy Birthday!

Picking a toy from the gift basket...it was a difficult choice!

With her Teacher Joyce and beloved Pink Baby.

 It was such a fun morning. We have been so blessed to have Norah enrolled in this preschool. Her teacher always goes above and beyond to make every experience wonderful. She truly cares for Norah (and the other children in their group) and we will really miss her next year. What a wonderful treat at the end of a great year to have her plan such a special morning for Norah.