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At first, Pig was treated like royalty at Amelia’s house. However, things got a little shady at the end of the visit. When he was served one of his own and then scouted and sniffed by a pair of canines, Pig hit the road. Despair struck as all of Pigs newly acquired loved ones searched frantically for him. His enemies at @eecgrillonthehill searches too but for far different motives. Sadly, Pig was nowhere to be found. UNTIL the big kids went to church and low and behold, there was Pig! Frances found him praying for rain and terrible weather to cancel Grill on the Hill! Unfortunately for Pig, the weather couldn’t be more beautiful and the stage is set for an incredible day! We will see you tomorrow at @eecgrillonthehill where you’ll fill your spirit and your belly with joy...and you might also learn how things play out for Pig, too! 🥁 🥓🤷‍♀️ @blairevents @ann.inge @earlyedcenter

Pig had a great time with Eli but, as expected, the @ogdsboard eventually said “no pigs allowed!” So back to the EEC he came where he developed his pretend play skills, participated in yoga, practiced his handwriting and loved being included in all of our activities! Don’t tell Pig but we are worried the @eecgrillonthehill chefs are even more interested in him now that our Tiny Saints have fattened him up! We can’t believe Grill on the Hill is tomorrow! Hope you find a good hiding place, Pig!

Miraculously, PIG was able to escape the pot @the_noble_south ! We aren’t quite sure how he charmed himself out of that one but we must admit, we were relieved to see him back at the EEC this morning. He enjoyed his time in toddlers and seemed to be feeling rather cocky as he strutted around the room. Perhaps the fact that he is quite a bit larger than our tiniest Saints gave him the big head!? Nobody, not even Pig, could resist playing on this beautiful afternoon. He had a great time sliding on Springhill while he and Eli waited on @laburce to take them on their next adventure. We hear they are hitting up the @oakleighgardendistrict so stay tuned for more adventures! @ogdsboard The weather Saturday looks just as magnificent as it was today! We can’t wait to enjoy it with you at Grill on the Hill for 4-8pm! @eecgrillonthehill #runningfromthesmoker #eecgrillonthehill

Days at the EEC have been quite busy for PIG. He was really fascinated by light and shadow and has become more affectionate toward the children. As expected, snack time is his most anticipated time of the day. We are still quite worried about how he would behave if he were left unattended at night so our Tiny Saints have been helping us provide round the clock supervision. Huge thanks to the Tindle’s for taking PIG to his first pool! We knew he would be in great hands since @scott_tindle gave @beth_tindle a pig during their dating years! (No wonder she married you, Scott! What a gift!) Pig did a number on the Tindle’s girly abode and was evicted this morning. His return was a bit untimely considering it is a chapel day. He totally lost his self control at one point and had to be wrangled by Mrs. Paula @pkiszla! Thankfully Lily Helen offered to take PIG home for the night! PIG was happy to join his tree climbing buddy but shhhh he doesn’t know her daddy is a chef! Stay tuned! @earlyedcenter @eecgrillonthehill #runningfromthesmoker #eecgrillonthehill 🥓

Our buddy Pig had a big weekend running from the smoker! First, he hid out with Shep and Sally. While he was there he cleaned out the Gatewood’s entire pantry. Sally tried to teach him some manners to no avail. Poor Shep had his hands full managing him at the ballpark and Sally got the tail end of that deal! As Saturday drew to a close the Gatewood’s knew Pig had to go. Thankfully, the Fleming’s were happy to have him! Pig was in dangerous territory, Mr. Beau is not afraid to hunt down a hog and throw in on the grill! However, Watson seemed to love his new friend so Mr. Beau cooked chicken instead. Pig made sure to let the whole neighborhood know that the Fleming’s were setting a great example for the ideal meat to cook this Saturday! By Sunday Pig had worn out his welcome once again so Mrs. Elizabeth dropped him off with the Otts. Everything was going great, Pig was smitten with baby Josephine and Lelia and Sonny had plenty to do to keep him busy. However, when Monday morning rolled around Mrs. Sarah found Pig thrashing around in her studio. She immediately trapped him in Mr. Robert’s truck and said “take that spunky swine back to the EEC this morning!” We all had a good laugh when Pig come rollin through the carpool line! What will Pig do next? 🥓 #eecgrillonthehill #runningfromthesmoker @eecgrillonthehill @rgatewood3 @danielpgatewood @efleming24 @marionmcelroy @lanescox @serakcox @sarah_otts_paintings

A PIG came into school today! We can only guess he was trying to escape getting grilled next Saturday at Grill on the Hill! As you can imagine, he caused quite a ruckus! The children were delighted as he explored the writing center, reading loft and even joined in on nap time and carpool! The adults, however, found him rather unruly. Special thanks to our beloved Ms. Dru and Mr. Winfred for wrangling him. We can’t quite imagine what he would do if he were unattended at school all weekend so we sent him home with Sally Gatewood. Best of luck Gatewood family as you host this spunky swine! #eecgrillonthehill #tinysaintbigday @eecgrillonthehill @rgatewood3 @danielpgatewood

Southern Style Landscaping LLC, is the Silver Sponsor for this year’s Grill on the Hill! Established in 1994, Southern Style is a full service landscape design, maintenance and construction company specializing in chic southern design, landscape, lighting, patios and irrigation. Brad Pearson, owner and landscape expert, grew up in Fairhope, AL and started his business as a determined high school student. After obtaining a horticulture degree, his business flourished into a premier landscape venture. From azaleas and hydrangeas to boxwoods, and live oaks, Southern Style will provide your lawn with an array of southern flora that will be the envy of all your neighbors. Whether a total lawn makeover or seasonal beautification, Brad is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and one on one design planning to ensure complete client satisfaction. His impeccable reputation and high quality service is the reason for his many loyal customers. Southern Style can transform any lawn into a stunning outdoor space to enjoy all year round. Brad and his wife, Kate, have two daughters. Ella Grace, a recent EEC graduate and Greer, a current Tiny Saint. Brad has devoted an amazing amount of creativity and energy to Grill on the Hill. From hilarious brainstorming sessions to an official pre-cook-off tasting, his team “Making BBQ Great Again” has set the bar high for a fun and delicious event! Brad is also generously providing the lighting during Grill on the Hill, so keep an eye out for another beautiful job courtesy of Southern Style Landscaping! @eecgrillonthehill @sslandscape_llc @kdeshazo1

Congratulations, @marykatherinemartin you’ve been SMOKED ! Your mission is now to secretly pass the grill to another EEC supporter before midnight! Receiving the grill is a tremendous honor so choose the next recipient wisely! Once you’ve placed the grill on the perfect lawn, take a picture and tag the lucky family on Facebook and Instagram! Don’t forget to tag @earlyedcenter and @eecgrillonthehill too!

Thank you to PNC Bank for supporting St. Paul’s Early Education Center (EEC) as Title Sponsor of Grill on the Hill! EEC parent, Dan Gatewood, is the Vice President of Corporate & Institutional Banking at PNC. We couldn’t be more thankful for his dedication to Grill on the Hill, his love for the EEC, and his enthusiasm for ensuring our Tiny Saints have the best preschool experience possible. - Dan has served in a key role at PNC Bank for over 13 years. PNC offers a wide range of services for all customers, from individuals and small businesses, to corporations and government entities. No matter how simple or complicated the need, they have the products, knowledge and resources necessary for financial success. - Thank you again for supporting the EEC through Grill on the Hill, PNC! Cheers to you, Dan Gatewood and best of luck to you and the Wholly Smokes team next Saturday! @pncbank @danielpgatewood @eecgrillonthehill

Join us from 4-8pm on Saturday, March 23rd for the second annual Grill on the Hill presented by PNC bank! Live music, delicious food and drinks set the stage for a fun evening with great people! #eecgrillonthehill @earlyedcenter

What a great week of revelry at the EEC! Happy Mardi Gras!

Here comes the parade! We hope you all have a safe and fun Mardi Gras break! #tinysaintbigday

Some of us are just made for messy art day!

It’s MESSY ART DAY! Can’t wait to dive in to an art filled day with our Tiny Saints! We are preparing masterpieces for our Art Fest on Sunday, April 7th!

What a fun dinosaur unit! We enjoyed small world play, explored volcanoes, excavated dinosaur bones and much more!

We ❤️ STEM! Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 🧪

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