The First Day...

School is now upon us! It has been a little hectic since Kyle started last Monday, Jake started Tuesday, and Kristin started yesterday - Haley is actually going to preschool and doesn't start until next week...it would really be nice if they could all start on the same day...in my dreams... So, my camera and I have made the rounds at the school...naturally my kids were less than thrilled with my camera on the first day...but...I don't care. So....we'll start with Kyle...
...is now in the 4th Grade
...LOVES his new teacher and class
...constantly wants to play with friends after school
...is in a portable this year, and loves it - other than the overpowering AC





Now for Jake...
...is in the First Grade
...misses his friends from Kindergarten
...LOVES eating lunch at school - especially on Wednesdays...Pizza Day
...is doing great! How come the kid is so obedient at school????
Okay, this first picture of Jake, I am in LOVE with...it's a hazy sun flare...LOVE IT!





Allright! Kristin...
...is now in Morning Kindergarten
...LOVES school
...she is so dang smart!
...is so excited to have 2 of her friends in her class




Okay, the next set of photos I need to explain...first of all...I am heartsick over these photos...they speak to me, and I don't know if I can explain why...Kristin's 2 friends, Autumn and Karsen are in her class this year. I am good friends with both of their moms. As we were walking toward the school, Kristin asked me pulled my arm, and I leaned down and she whispered in my ear, "What if Karsen and Autumn don't want to play with me?" I looked at her and told her she would meet lots of friends and that there is always someone to play with. She seemed to go with my answer. As we were crossing the crosswalk, Kristin noticed Karsen and so I started talking to Karsen's mom, and we both turned around to find that they had started holding hands. I think that's when Karen (Karsen's mom) started tearing up. Naturally, I started snapping away. As I edited these photos, I found myself tearing up. These 2 girls, who are definitely friends, but definitely different - just look at how they're dressed - were so nervous, but they had each other. They were friends. They grabbed hands, and decided they were going to do it together...it's funny how the simple holding of hands can signify so much...sometimes, even as adults, wouldn't it be easy to grab someones hand, and know they've got your back? I mean, I definitely have Troy - but this little act of love between two kindergarten girls about knocked my socks off...here they are...(there are lots of different crops and colors...but I LOVE them all and couldn't decide)




Oh...Haley...you'll get her next week!