Back to School 2013

This is a big year for us with many firsts.

Cherilyn is a senior this year!

Allison is in 10th grade, which is her first year at the high school.

Erica is in 7th grade, her first year at junior high.

For the last eight months Erica has been telling people she didn't want to go to junior high.  (Yes, I have been a little nervous about it.)  Allison came with us to Orientation and helped Erica find her way to all her classes.  After her first day Erica said she liked all her classes but the halls were so crowded and she didn't know where she was going.  After a few more days she had it down.  She really likes that her teachers don't give much homework.

Now the girls ride the bus together.  Aren't they beautiful?  Look at those smiles.

The boys had to pose together even though Joshua didn't start this day.  What fun boys!

Ethan started 4th grade this year.  His teacher, Ms. Klein, was hired three days before school started.  It was great to get another 4th grade teacher so they had smaller class sizes.

Eli is in second grade.  His teacher is Mr. Anderson.  He is new to the school this year.

Joshua had to wait a week before he started school.  He was very excited.  Though he gave Mom a hug before getting on the bus he had no hesitation.  He had to bring this poster the first day.  It will be displayed when he is the Soaring Student for a week.

Joshua is in kindergarten, his first year of school.  His teacher is Mrs. Love (perfect name for a kindergarten teacher, we think).  Mrs. Love is also a new teacher.  The boys have noted that all three have new teachers.

For our last and unexpected first we got a golden retriever puppy.  As Joshua finished lunch after his first day of kindergarten, Charles came in with Jake.  Is that timing pure coincidence?  I don't think so.

Jake and Joshua on the first day.

A week later.

Jake has been fun for everyone.  He is obviously adorable and also soft and good-natured.  He sat on Cherilyn's lap and watched part of a movie.  He runs around with the boys and chases the toys they throw for him, some of the time.  Erica has been great with Jake.  It is her job to brush him each day.