Saturday - Day 244 - Fall Harvest Festival

Today John and I had a much needed weekend study break.  We ventured out into the world and enjoyed a Saturday at The Fall Harvest Festival at James' school. 

There were so many reasons that made this day special.  We had quality time as a family, it was a gorgeous day and James was ecstatic to be participating in a school event.  He had his friends, his family and his world was complete.  He spends more hours at school than anywhere else and it is his safe haven, a positive environment in so many ways. 

I felt, while attending this PTA school sponsored event, a little warm and fuzzy about where my son attends school.  

There is a sense of true belonging, parents are nice, the school is well equipped and the teachers have been outstanding. 

Sometimes faith lends a hand in our destiny

James rode a horse for the first time.  We will consider sending him to riding camp this summer.  He was more than comfortable, I was proud and a little surprised he had no hesitation.  

James sung with the kindergarteners and first graders.  He has grown up before my  eyes.  It was the first of many performances in the cafeteria/auditorium.  

These moments are like isolated gems in our memory.  Today will resurface at his high school graduation.  John and I will look at one another and say, 

"Remember when we went to his first Fall Harvest Festival, he was in kindergarten.  It feels like only yesterday...."