First Day of School - 1st & 3rd Grade

Monday was the first day of school for the kiddos! It was bitter sweet. I was excited for them because they were sooo excited to go to their new school, but I sure will miss having them around during the day. They got transferred to a new school this year, so that only added to the excitement. We went last Thursday to tour the building and I must say, it is a pretty sweet school...very impressive! From the amazing art room, massive library filled with tons of books and bean bags, to the science lab and music room, it almost made me wish I could start school again. They both got such great people for teachers and are going to have so much fun learning...very hands on. I really like both teachers alot. I think they are going to have an amazing year.

Here are our annual pics of the first day of school...

Maddie is ready to take first grade by storm. Just look at that determination and confidence exuding out of her. :) (notice Kensi in the background. She was trying to find a way to get out and get in on the photo shoot).

She looks so grown up! Even from last year at this time, she just looks like a little lady now. (I know you are wondering what that huge spot on her shirt is, so let me go ahead and tell ya. She got carried away brushing her teeth and got some on her shirt. We did a little scrubbing action and she was good as new...except for the big wet spot. :) Not to worry though, she was all dried out by the time they left. )

Just look at those two! They are some kinda precious. Can't you tell how much Kobe is enjoying this little photo shoot?!

Mr. Cool, Calm and Collected ready to see what 3rd grade has to offer.(meanwhile, Kensi is still trying to push that door open. Poor girl. :) ).

Backpacks on and ready to go, but I had to get one last picture of these two. They look like they are ready to get this party started...


So after a nice breakfast together and a time of prayer, Aaron took them to school.

So far they are really having a great time. They both have kids they know from last year in their class as well as some from church! So thats a bonus. We have definitely slipped back into 'school' mode around here. From packing lunches to doing homework to the house being completely quiet by 8:30 every night, we are definitely back in the swing of things. :)