Goodbye Kindergarten!!!

Little Hema graduated from kindergarten today. He has been so excited for his graduation and also to be going into 1st grade next year. I have to be honest it is pretty sad for me. The thought of Hema being gone for full school days next year is enough to make me cry. Here are some shots of our day. Sorry that the pictures are a little grainy, they were taken out the video camera. 

 Mrs. Ellsworth and Hema. We are really going to miss her, she has been a fabulous teacher! 

Hema with Grandma and Grandpa Katoa.

Here is a little video clip of when Hema got his little certificate of completion.

The worst part of the day is that just now as I was blogging this a realized that I didn't get any pictures if Hema with his sisters or with us....yeah I have no idea how that happened. It was a really fun day. Hema was thrilled to get LOTS of candy leis from us and several friends in our ward. He also loved giving them to his buddies. We are so proud of our little Hema. He is growing up fast and is such a good boy. He keeps us on our toes and laughing all day long. Here is the conversation we had in the car with him a couple days ago:

Hema: When I grow up I'm going to be a dad.

Me: Yes, you will. But that is a long ways away.

Him: Yeah I know.

Me: There are some very important things you need to do before you are a father. Do you know what they are.

Him: Yeah I need to go on my mission first.

Me: That's true and there is one more really important thing. Do you know what it is?

Him: Yes, I have to be 50 years old.

Me: Uh, I hope not! I was going to say you need to get married first.

Hm: Oh yeah that's right in the temple!

Funny kid! I hope he isn't 50 before I get to be a grandma!!!