First day of school

Phew, what a morning! I know school is back in session when I have to crawl out of bed at 6am.

Back to the ol' schedule...

Even with the busy schedule, I still managed to get a couple pics of the kiddos before they left. OK, maybe a few more than a couple and the camera may have followed them to school, but I had to capture some of those memorable moments.

This little one was so happy to start her very first day of school.

She was proud to own the title of "kindergartener".
This second grader couldn't wait to meet up with her friends.

She's smart and sweet. Her teacher is lucky to have her.

This one is going into fifth grade. He has always been the life of the party at school.

I usually get to talk to his teacher on a weekly basis.

Hopefully he can behave himself this year.

This one is going into 7th grade which means Jr. High. He's always

been the "cool kid" that everyone likes to hang out with. He's self motivated

and knows how to work hard. I see another great year ahead.

This one is in 8th grade which means his last year of Jr. High. He's a

natural born leader and despite all the negative influences that come with

being amongst "older kids" I know he will make good choices and do great.

Maybe it was a little "uncool" of me to have them pose for a picture,

at school, in front of other people. Two out of the five played along (not too bad).

And this one really tried (bless her heart)but her sensitive little eyes

just couldn't take the sun. Closed eyes are better than a squint. Right?!?

While other children were hanging on to the pant legs of their mothers, shedding a few tears, terrified to start their first day of the new school year, my girls didn't even show the slightest bit of nervousness. They wouldn't have even noticed I was there had I not pleaded for a slight turn of their heads in the direction of the camera. Off they went, to the playground, without a care in the world (oh, to be young again) to get in a little play time before the ringing of the bell which they knew would officially start off the 2009-10 school year.

The girls were tickled when their Daddy showed up to walk them to class.

The house is now empty and quiet. I've been waiting for this moment for 13 yrs. but wouldn't you know it, I'm already missing the kids, especially little Brit (messes and all). I had her all to myself last year. It's a good thing she has half day kindergarten. I'm not ready to give her away all day.