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Sunday, March 29, 2026

It's all about Cassie!

We had a few Cassie events that I have to share with you. The first one happened right before we left for Florida.  Cassie's preschool had a Spring program that we got to go to.


Here they all are looking for and waving at their families.





Hooray!  She found us.





All the kids, lined up and performing.  Well - not all of them.  There's an empty spot on the right side where one little girl had been.  She started crying, her Dad even tried to sit next to her, but she wanted nothing to do with it. There was also a little boy in the middle that cried almost through the whole thing. They tried to have him just get down and sit with his family, but he wanted to stay. Thankfully there was no crying from Cassie.  She stayed up there, didn't sing much but did make some motions. And of course, some kids just love it and sing their hearts out.  Kids are all different and it's hard for some of them. It's always fun to watch these little ones, and of course, we told Cassie we were very proud of her!





Connor was there too and made it through the whole program without a hitch.  Here he is, looking cute in Grandpa's cap.




The Monday after we returned from our trip, we had another Cassie event.   We got to be mystery readers at her school.
The kids know that someone is coming, but not who. Cassie was so excited to see it was her people when Bob and I walked through the door.

We had to have two books to read.



We took these two. Audrey Bunny is the story of a stuffed bunny who sits in a barrel in the store and isn't chosen because she has a smudge on her heart. But then along comes Caroline, who takes her home. Audrey bunny tries to hide her smudge, but soon finds that Caroline knew about it all along. She learns that everyone is special and wonderfully made by God.
The Book with no pictures is a silly book that Cassie loves.  It has no pictures!  But it has lots of funny and crazy words that the kids love.



Cassie got to sit with us while we read the books.





The kids sat quietly and paid close attention during the Audrey Bunny book. Then they laughed so hard for the Book with no Pictures and asked that it be read again!





We brought along bunny erasers and pens that Cassie got to hand out to the kids in her class.





 

And then it was time to go.  Here's Cassie with her teachers.






She has a half day, so she thought it would be a good idea to go to Chik-fil-A for lunch when we left. We were already planning on that!  We had a fun morning and a good lunch and enjoyed this special day.

32 comments:

  1. Dear Mari, what lovely photos of this event. Cassie is beautiful. The children are so cute. Sorry to hear that a couple of the children weren't interested in participating, but I think it was a successful event just the same.

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  2. That's a huge preschool class. I can see how that would be intimidating for that age group. But then like you said, they're all so different. Cassie and Conner are so cute.

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  3. Aren't those school programs just the best! I always loved going to them. And every single time, there is at least one child who is crying. Cassie looks so involved and happy! The pens and erasers were the perfect thing to give out.

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  4. Sound like some very sweet times to bound more closely and to make wonderful memories. She's a little cutie pie.

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  5. Sound like some very sweet times to bound more closely and to make wonderful memories. She's a little cutie pie.

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  6. What fun times with Cassie! That program looks so sweet. So glad that you and Bob could be the "mystery readers" for Cassie's preschool. She is one blessed little girl to have such wonderful grandparents! Have a great week!

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  7. I love this: "She learns that everyone is special and wonderfully made by God." I hope every child hears this kind of message.

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  8. Oh how seeing Cassie at her singing event reminded me of my own kiddos and grands concerts. So glad Cassie did a great job. How fun to read to her and the books who chose were just perfect. Of course what kid would not want the gifts you provided too. Janice

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  9. AWWWWWWWW. I just love this post, Mari. Thanks for the smiles my friend.

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  10. How sweet! Cassie must have be proud to have her grandparents with her. Cassie and Connor are very,very cute!😊

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  11. Cassie is an absolute love, Mari! (And Connor is a cutie, too!) How great is it that you both could attend her school performance and read to her class like you did. I know you will treasure these memories always.

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  12. Cassie is the cutest. Love it.

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  13. That sounds like a perfect day. I am sure she was so excited when she saw that it was the two of you coming to read. The books sound awesome and being able to go out to lunch together after is just wonderful. Have a great week.

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  14. Aww! What sweet moments with Cassie, she is just adorable. How lovely to be mystery readers at her school. It sounds like a lot of fun for you and the kids.

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  15. Aww, Cassie's lucky to have you and Bob in her life:)

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  16. What special Cassie events you and Bob were able to participate in. What a blessing! And that Connor in his Grandpa's hat...adorable! That shade of green in his coat is definitely his color.

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  17. Being mystery readers sounds like such a fun way to connect with her class, and the books you chose were thoughtful and engaging.

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  18. Oh, this is just delightful. How special to be in her classroom and read the fun books to the kids. I love that you brought them bunny things to go along with the story.
    Grandparents making memories ... I love that. We did things like that when our Granddaughters were young too. They hold such a wonderful place in my heart.
    Sue

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  19. I had not noticed before that Conner looks like Cassie, with the hat I think is why I noticed. they are all so cute and I would love to read that no picture book. what a great way to teach them words are good without pictures

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  20. Oh Mari - I can't even tell you how much this tickled my heart. It brings back such precious memories I could cry. My former MIL (that passed from Alzheimers) used to go read to Annie's 3 year old pre-school class and she loved it. And all those wonderful concerts I went to for both of my kids through the year - I treasured them all. I pray that the Lord bless me with a grandchild (or grandchildren) one day. What a gift to get that time with Cassie & Connor. You folks are so awesome! Blessings to you always. xo

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  21. Lovely photographs.
    Fun times and special times with Cassie.
    I also think Connor looks cute in Grandpa's cap.

    All the best Jan

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  22. I love that you were a mystery reader. I know Cassie was so excited to have you both there.

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  23. Great photos and great memories made.

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  24. What fun and SO SPECIAL times with sweet Cassie! She is adorable! The kids are all so cute, and each one has his or her won talents. Mine has always been behind the curtain, thank you very much! I've never been a comfortable performer. Thanks for sharing Cassie with us!

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  25. I absolutely LOVE all of this!! Having been a music teacher for K-4 through grade 8, I have experienced every kind of child! The stories I could tell! I guess I did tell some of them the first four years I was blogging before I quit my job to become Austin's nanny.

    And reading to the class!! I did that in Hunter's class for several years. For some reason I didn't get to do that this year, and we were both disappointed.

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  26. I love the photo of the three of you! You can see the pride in Cassie's eyes that you were the mystery guests and read to her class!

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  27. BIG SMILE!!!! I LOVE THIS!!! I used to teach preschool. I love love the idea of Mystery Readers. How special. She looks so excited and what a special time.

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  28. Awe so many memories of the past. I am so glad that you were able to go and experience them with Cassie.

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  29. That is so awesome, Mari! You sure get a lot of time to enjoy your grandkids!

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  30. Awww you can tell those girls are so loved by their grandparents!

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  31. What an adorable post and one that bring back so many memories. I taught preschool, kindergarten and first grade and I was the PTA mom who ran the Mystery Reader program for the K-6 after I left the classroom. Those were always great days, the kids were so excited to see "their people" show up at the door!!

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  32. Aww, what sweet pictures and precious memories.
    I have not heard of that book with no pictures, but am going to check it out and maybe get it for the great-grandkids.

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