It's that time...

Say goodbye to summer...and Hello to all things school

back to...

bikes,

backpacks,

lunches,

after school snacks,

reading EVERY day (Isaac),

piano each week,

soccer practice,

activity days and cubs,

homework,

reality.

And one week later...

Mal gets her first taste of kindergarten!

waiting in line with all her buddies from church

a pleasant surprise...seeing isaac at recess while waiting in line

last one in line...

After a long summer full of swimming at the lake, trips to idaho, camping, and general frivolity it's time to get back to real life...the daily grind...a routine.

This year Mallory gets to join the fray by starting kindergarten.

Starting a week later than her siblings has been rough but she made it through until today and she's rearing to go.

Megan is in 5th... I repeat, FIFTH!! grade. She's growing up so fast I can't believe it!! The next thing you know, she'll be married...ok, hopefully not, but you get my drift.

Isaac, a third grader... feels like he's finally in the "upper grades"--and not a kid anymore.

and Eli, little Eli. His post is forthcoming as he starts his playgroup this week.

Everyone is moving up...

and moving on...