First day of school!

Today was the first day of school for the kiddos! Last night we packed the backpacks, made the lunches, and set out clothes. The girls of course said they weren't excited while Sam was bouncing off the walls excited. I do believe they had a hard time falling asleep last night, but I totally remember being that way the night before school started. I was surprised though at how easily they woke up and went about the routine. Usually they are like their mom and not to happy in the morning, but this morning I think went the smoothest out of all the years of getting them to school. I got Sam and Riley there early and to their classes on time. Shocker I know. Kristina was in charge of getting herself to the bus stop on her own. Of course they seemed to have changed the bus schedule and she almost missed it this morning. Now that we know what time that won't happen again! Granted for it being 96 degrees when we left this morning and about 5 billion degrees when they came home, they all seemed to have a great day. Even Kristina said it was AWESOME and that does not happen very often for my moody teen. Here's to a great year kiddos!!

Kristina-8th grade. I'm a little teary at how fast they are all growing up:(

Riley-5th grade
Sam-2nd grade

Nice pose. Notice the happiness on the eldest and youngest child.

Goofy pose to get them to lighten up!

Riley going to class.

Sam going to class.

After school!! I think they look tired and HOT!

Kristina coming home with a smile...SHOCKER!!

Singing Program

Warning: Photographer I am not! (sorry) Tues. night Sam had his 1st grade music program. It was so much fun to watch. The songs were cute, the kids did great, and it was only about 25 minutes long! Who could ask for more than that? Sam was not wanting to go but once he got there he did great! Good job Sam!!

After the program we headed outside for home and the moon was coming up behind the mountains. It was just so big and beautiful! The pictures of course don't do it justice but I LOVED watching it rise!

First day of school

The kids started school on August 4th. It seems to get earlier and earlier every year. They were excited though they hated to admit it. Kristina my 12 year old was going into 7th grade and her second year of middle school. Riley at 9 was starting 4th grade and very excited. I was happy because that darn kid had read all our books and was wanting more to read so bad. Sam was starting 1st grade and was very excited. He was excited that is until he found out it was all day now. As Sam would say...Mommy I really like school except it takes for too long. Hang in there bud. I know the kids will have a great year and as always do better than their best!