Back to School

This summer just flew by. I can't believe it is that time of year again. Gabe started third grade. Isaac is in second with the same teacher Gabe had, and my little Emma is starting Kindergarten this year...YIKES. It is all day. (my first experience with all day kindergarten, but I think she will be just fine.)

Monday we did our best to get all ready. We went to the school open house and dropped off the supplies for Gabe, and Isaac. They found their desks and put every thing away. We got their back packs ready and had our special family home evening, talking about school and sticking up for each other because mom and dad won't be there to help. Eric gave them each a father's blessing and we sent them to bed...but even the best laid plans can run into a little obstacle.

Tuesday morning about an hour before school started Gabe was trying to straighten his glasses and got a little too carried away.

This was pretty upsetting and Gabe didn't want to go to school but after Eric and I talked to him, he decided that even though something bad happened he could still have a good first day of school, I promised to send a note to the teacher explaining that he wouldn't be able to see very well because his glasses broke. He seemed OK with that. FYI-if your kids are in glasses Shopko is the BEST...they have a warranty for one year from when you get them. I called Shopko and they replaced the frames in about 5 min. with no problem, no money, great service. We will probably be lifelong customers of the Shopko eye center.

GABE

Gabe putting up with me being a little camera happy...what a good sport. Before we left for school I asked the boys if they wanted me to walk them in. Gabe said "no, I am not cool with that." Such a tough guy. As we were pulling in the parking lot I asked again if he wanted me to walk them in. He still said no. As I was opening the door to let them out of the car to walk them across the crosswalk he said "actually could you walk me in." Yes, he still needs me. It melted my heart and I was very happy to walk him in.

ISAAC

Isaac sporting his new Lego Star Wars T-shirt. Does it get any better then Legos and Star Wars on the same shirt? I don't think so. I thought about trying to get him to wear something else for the first day but figured I wouldn't get very far.

EMMA

Emma's first day was actually today, 1 day after the boys started. I took Emma to get some new school clothes and this was her favorite shirt. My little flower child! I think the clincher was the rainbow on her left sleeve.

Emma putting away her stuff. I can't believe she is in Kindergarten. She had to find her cubby number when she got there and then hang up her back pack on that same #hook. Then she needed to sign her name on the roll sheet.

I thought her little signature was about the cutest thing ever. Hope you have a good day at school today Emma!!

Since everyone was getting their pictures taken...This is our first day home with out older brothers and sisters.

ELIJAH

MEG