Back to School

Monday night we had a nice Back to School dinner:

Trader Joe's Tri Tip

Sweet Corn * Green Salad

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

&

Boston Cream Pie

We had a short Family Home Evening: reviewed our new schedule and
Wayne gave ALL of our kids father's blessings since they will ALL be in school this year!  So, maybe it wasn't such a short FHE, but it was really nice, and I felt so much pride and joy for our children who are all simply amazing souls in my eyes.

This morning I got up early to take Christina to her bus stop.  Seminary doesn't start until next week, so we can "sleep in" until 6am this week.  Christina had a great 1st day and said, "I didn't get lost!"

Thomas has a great set of teachers this year.  They are the same teacher Christina had in 6th grade.  Mrs. E. has battled cancer and Thomas is so fortunate to have such a dedicated, marvelous teacher for math and science.  Thomas wanted a profile pic this a.m., to show how much he packed in his backpack.

Grace was hoping for a good first day; that she "wouldn't be nervous, scared, or throw up." All went well.

Caroline found her friends quickly at class line up in the a.m., but did look back to find me and give me a BIG wave as she went into school.  This was Caroline's first day of ALL day school since she just had 1/2 day Kindergarten.  I missed her!!!  For some reason that extra couple hours seemed like forever to me. 

Wesley's first day is coming soon.... unbelievable!