Karsten’s kindergarten grad

This morning Karsten officially wrapped up kindergarten. His teacher, Jan Sawyer, is retiring after this year and it has been a tremendous privilege to have her teach all 4 of our kids. I will miss hanging out with Karsten every afternoon next year, although he told me I could squeeze him as much as I want this summer since he will be in school all day and I will miss him.
But Karsten is definitely ready for 1st grade. He is also excited to play more with what he calls his "pack of buddies" that includes Mordecai Rauch and Wyatt Shaw, as well as cousin Jerome, who is a grade ahead of him.