Another lesson the Lord has been teaching us these past few months is to just be present, grateful and content in the now. With just weeks, days left here and despite all the packing/purging/cleaning/etc, He has reminded us to take joy in the moment – at exactly where we’re at today.

Pre-K graduate in the house!

Chinese school, too. :)

He LOVED his teacher, Ms. Cindy, this year. Sure gonna miss her. But hey, she’s a Cali girl and will let us know if she’s ever in SD. :) (Side note: see photobomber Emmanuel, ha!)

The “after school boys club”. Always had to play for a little while after pick-up.

Oh, the places you’ll go with that “diploma”. ;P

Team Pre-K strong!

What a creative cake! He really enjoyed all his classmates as well.

End of year parties and b-days.

Everyone taking a turn on the birthday boy inflatable throne.

That wiiiiiild imagination!

Mommy dragged him to some art events. :)

Star Wars day @ Perot meant wearing our b-day Vader PJ’s. :)

I.C. in the shade as it’s heating up. But this year, there is a light breeze at the end of the tunnel furnace!

Trying to use up all our punch cards, vouchers, etc.

Checked out the new Box Garden at Legacy Hall. Drizzle = breaking out the Batman boots.

And the Monkey King Noodle new location inside the hall. We went a loooong time ago to the original location and we still don’t understand the hype.

Oh, just lounging and reading (inside a retail store). ‘Cuz that’s what Texans do! :D

Find the elephant in the barn.

Playing piano.

Or pirate?

Back home from last day of school!

@ Half Price Books. We have probably been there more times than in all the years we’ve lived here — to sell stuff!

Will miss these girlies. And mommy will sorely miss their mamas.

Remembering that summer here was all about library events in the A/C!

Elias & Elias! :))

And this rolled in…

More part-ays.

Meccha Matcha grand opening! Not bad for Dallas, not bad…

Last time at NorthPark Center for a show.

Still thinking back to the days when he longed to climb this thing.

Missed seeing these sandals on him.

Hey, Paddington Bear, I’ve been to Paddington Station, too!

Last play date with bestest buddy Emmanuel!

Been good to us, Plano libraries! Off to explore the over 30 ones in SD. :)

One mo’ trim.

Last Sunday at our beloved WM. Praying for our next body of believers that we’ll call family.

Gracias, Auntie Shir and girls for the Texas memorabilia (minus the chocolate that got consumed for breakfast the next morn!).

The final throwdown with Coach.