Graduation from Intown Playgroup

This morning marked a three-year-old's milestone for both Graham and Julia : graduation from their playgroup, where we've all gone since September of 2009.

Mame joined me to watch Graham and Julia 'march' in to 'pomp and circumstance' in their blue caps. When picking up their diplomas, each child was asked what they want to be when they grow up.
Fireman
Kitty Kat
(You guess which child said which!)

It was a lovely day, a lovely party...a bit overwhelming for the children and for many of the adults.
It's been a wonderful two years at a loving and warm playgroup ... with incredible moms and dads and a true 'village' where our children have all thrived...we are so lucky to have experienced Intown and made lasting friendships, for the entire family.
"I guess this means I'm all grown up now. Shucks."

Graham, ever so dubious of the Balloon Man.

Graham and Julia and the Balloon Man

Julia, waiting for her 'ladybug' balloon to be made (which held, oh, 10 minutes of interest, if that!)

Julia, hanging onto the words of her elders for guidance

Uh-oh. What did I just do? I don't want to graduate from Intown Playgroup!! It's FUN and all of my friends are here!

Well, maybe it's not going to be soooooo bad.

Look! It's me, on the back of my diploma!

Me, uncropped.

"Good morning, good morning, good morning to you..." Julia and Graham and some of their playmates at graduation.

"Yes. Yes, I see it...the future..."

"Where?"

Julia and Graham: Best Friends Forever

Here, let me help you with that, Graham!
Uh. Okay, Julia, but I think I know how to do this.

Best Friends Forever

I just love my brother!

cheeeeeese!

Hey there!

Julia catches the wind

Hey, where's the wind?

C'mon, Mr. Wind!!!

Make it move! Please!

"It's not wooooorking!" (In Julia's new little girl, sing-song voice)

Yippee!!!! I caught the wind!

Julia, oh Julia

I'm just sooo happy!

Julia in her 'earrings' and necklace from Gramma Grace

More Party Pictures

I just love parties!

Julia and Andy, Mame's wonderful Fiancee and Julia's new crush

Too cute

Graham, who wants to keep the candles burning.

Aunt Annie and Julia--Princesses, both

Mame and Julia

Julia eyeing Graham's Buzz Lightyear Rocketship Tent. Mame gave the tent to Graham, and the Princess Tent (behind Julia) to Julia.

Graham, opening his Buzz Lightyear Spaceship from Mame. Julia, as ever, helps.

Graham and his Teddy bear

Jaya and Julia

What? Our birthday? Oh Goody!

April 3: Happy 3rd Birthday, Graham & Julia!

Kitty Kat cupcakes

Look at all of my cupcakes!

That's one darn good cupcake!

How old are you? "I'm Three!"

Well, some day, I'll be five

We had a terrific party at Glen Echo's Adventure Theatre on Sunday, April 3 (but of course!). We saw If you Give a Cat a Cupcake, followed by a party at the theatre...

Aunt Annie came in from LA/NY, Mame and Andy helped out immensely, Graham and Julia met up with all of their playgroup and other friends--even the quirky weather cooperated for a gorgeous day for everyone!

Here are just a few shots--more to come.