First Day of School

This is what always come to mind on the first day of school:

The cute opening scene in Finding Nemo when Nemo bounces up and down shouting, "First day of school, first day of school!" 

The girls were able to meet their upcoming teachers on the last day of school in May.  At first Kenna was really apprehensive about having a "boy teacher."  In fact, she got the teacher she didn't want.  But, I am happy to report that so far the ladies are very pleased with their teachers and have been really enjoying their first few days.  

The week before school started, both girls expressed some anxiety about going back.  Thankfully, the Back to School night was really good for them to get in their classrooms, see their teachers again, and get a feel for it.  The best, however, and what they were really really looking forward to, was a blessing from Jacob.  What a gift it is to have a wonderful Daddy who loves his kiddos and is always willing and able to use the Priesthood in their (our) behalf.  So so grateful!  They each received a beautiful and very inspired blessing to help ease their concerns and set them up for a great school year.

Kenna is the THIRD GRADER at our house.  Third?  Really?  I'm pretty sure she was just in Kindergarten.  My oldest baby isn't a little child anymore.  She is quickly becoming a young lady.
A beautiful one at that. 

Right behind Kenna is our SECOND GRADER, Miss Allie Rae.  She too has grown so much.  I loved Kenna's second grade teacher from last year, but was glad Allie has someone new this year.  Sometimes they are more like twins- so it's good they get to forge their own paths and not have everything the same.  Another beauty!

Don't forget Ty who is beyond excited for PRESCHOOL this year!  It's a different preschool from last year and he doesn't get to ride the bus anymore, but he doesn't seem to mind one bit.  He gets so excited when one of his preschool days rolls around.  This little dude loves Spiderman.  I have no idea where he got that from.  Nor do I have any idea where he got his love for Wonder Woman.  Ya, he was really hoping for a Wonder Woman backpack.  Spiderman was only second choice.  I much prefer a man clothed head-to-toe who can spin webs from his fingertips over a woman doing backflips in boots and a half inch of clothing.  Just sayin'.

 
Don't forget our caboose, Missy Lou.  I don't think she'll complain that she gets a couple of hours a week with Mom all to herself!  Mom's not complaining about the situation either.  So fun to have some time with just she and I.  Even if she is one determined little lady.  She can do everything.  By herself.  Thankyouverymuch.             


We expect to have a great and successful school year!  We at least are off to a great start.