Day 250/365 ~ 2012

For the last 6 years we have had a first day of pre-school.
This will be our last!



The Bug was SO excited to start school!



Daddy always has the honor of holding the little hand and walking in.



Apple #5 in the Lollipop room
Such responsibility!



She was all smiles when she sat down on at the table with the children and immediately starting chatting away with her teacher like they were old friends!



A little celebratory lunch and shopping was the perfect way to end the day!

Day 249/365 ~ 2012

The boys had special treats each day of the first week of school in their lunches.
They especially liked these fish.

Day 248/365 ~ 2012

First day of school!



Matthew, age 9.
Mrs. Daniel's class
What I want to be when I grow up:  An Inventor ("I want to build things that no one has ever thought of before."



Andrew, age 7.
Ms. Cocklin's class
What I want to be when I grow up:



Kaitlin, age 4.
Miss Monica's class.
What I want to be when I grow up:  A Gardener

(Katie didn't really start until thursday, but I put her in her dress to take some photos with the boys).



The traditional first day of school photo with the fox.
"Fox Rocks!!!"

The boys were SO excited for the first day of school.
They ran through the front door excited and happy to start their day.
I returned to the van with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.
First grade is a tough one for me.

The kids were all smiles when the returned home to find these...


Our traditional, first day of school treat: Apple cupcakes!

Day 246/365 ~ 2012

How special did we feel when we arrived to this Apple themed "Back to School" dinner?



Katie definitely made us feel doted on and spoiled! Down to making me an "apple martini" ~ while everyone else enjoyed a class of wine.

The kids had a great time playing in the backyard while the adults visited until the sun went down.



Our generous hosts.

A lovely evening spend with sweet friends.  The perfect way to welcome the new school year.



Our crazy kids.
There's a LOT of personality in this group!  Makes for a lot of fun. :)