First day of kindergarten.

Ok... For Christine it was actually her second first day of kindergarten.
She was both excited and sad to start school Sunday. Excited about the new things happening, but sad it was not her first grade in the US. No doubt she is starting to realize what she is not having in Denmark... All you wonderful American people that was/is a huge part of our life... Well back to first day of school... The day started with the kids going to the sing room, where we sang a couple of songs. Next they went to their class room, and we parents were invited too. The had a little craft. They made balloons out of paper to put on the windows. Next the school teachers had planned a reception as an opening of our new school. It was a great reception.
First we went to the school yard, and all the kids let go of their balloons. It was an amazing (and a little touching) sight seeing all the balloons go up in the air, as a symbol that now our school was a reality. After that they planted a tree to symbolize that something new has started, and that hopefully our school will grow as the tree is growing. We ended the day with coffe and cake in the gym. I think it was an amazing and beautiful day.
And then soemthing else.. Finally.. After several bad attempts, our princess is riding her bike with no training wheels. She was so proud today (tuesday) that she could ride her bike to school.


Ready for first day of school.


Christine with her American backpack. As you can see Hello Kitty is the big thing right now.


Christine in her class room.


We were singing songs just when we got there. And that is what the kids do every morning when they meet.


Really concentrated cutting balloons.


This is the windows in Christine's class room.


Waiting to be allowed to let the balloons go. The girl at the right in the picture is the school super intendant.


Let them fly!


Getting ready to learn how to ride her bike.