Well, here it is, the first day of school! It really has been a pretty short Summer. And although I felt pretty busy most of the time, it occurs to me that over the course of the Summer, we didn’t really do all that much–I mean, not compared to Summers past. I think the kids are ready though, excited to see all their friends again, and hopefully learn some stuff too! And I am hopefull for all the stuff I think I might get to with them out of the house all day. Still, there is always that brief moment as they’re crossing the yard to the school that just >AH!< gets you. Hundreds of thoughts and emotions all surging through you at once, enough to make some parents cry--not me of course. ;) So, here are my no-longer-babies waiting for me to let them out the door. 
The FOURTH Grader 
The SECOND Grader 
& The FIRST Grader 
Their first attempt to leave
The final goodbye and goodluck
And their inevitable departure
(sniff)
Thank-you so much, Becca, for giving us this post. Yes, they are growing up so quickly! I like Elise’s haircut, but I think I still see “The Wart!” Does she have a dr appt soon? The long shadow pix is a great impression.
I was able to catch the kids at recess on their first day! Actually, Elise and Cameron caught me first, they saw me out on the deck trying to find them to get their pictures!
First, love Elise’s haircut! Second, LOVE Elise’s outfit on the first day of school! Third, Cameron is just hilarious and adorable! FINALLY… Jacob get away from that GIRL! Just kidding! Lovely pictures, I am so not excited for the first day of school, I will miss summer for once!
Kate