Zach's first day of school.

Our Baby started Kindergarten today.. Zach was soooo excited for school to start.. I think he told anyone that would listen that he was starting school in the fall.. He was a little disappointed that he was not starting school at Spencer's old school as he calls it... I think he truly though he would get to go to school with Spencer if he went there.. We started Zach at the neighborhood school this year. He has so many little friends his age and friends from pre-school I just couldn't bear to see him loose contact with them my going to the charter school.. Best of all I don't have to drive all the kids to 4 different schools.. Busses for teens, Bike for the girlie and carpool for Zachy...

Daddy made special pancakes for Zachy's first day and the big kids benefited as well.

Zach and his pal Mia. They are in the same class this year.

This is what you get when you ask little boys to have their picture taken... These guys were in pre-school together and are great friends.

Zach and his cute as a button teacher Ms Palmer.

Zach is always trying to find a way to get to his favorite restaurant.. "RIVE GARDEN". We decided to get on board with this idea. Dad worked from home and how many times do you get to celebrate the first day of school especially with you last kid going of to school.. Bitter Sweet for sure.

Zachy we love you so much. We are excited for you grow and mature... But we would love to hold tight and never let you go as well... Please be patient as we try to let go of our baby..

Love Mom and Dad.

BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Have I ever told you that I have an addiction to school supplies... It's true I {LOVE} clean and new supplies.. New CRAYONS are my favorite.. I will only buy CRAYOLA brand.. I have a hoard of them in my office closet.. I love to give crayons as gifts as well.. When I was little I think on of the coolest gifts I ever received was a box of 120 crayons with a sharpener on the back... I really didn't want to share...

Andrew is a Junior this year

Spencer is in 8th grade.

Abbie is in 6th grade...

Zach will start Kindergarten next week... How sad is that... Where did the time go.. We were just dying last night as we talked about how fast the kids have grown up. And how in the world are we old enough to have kids almost done with school... We must be young at heart to feel so young still.

Andrew is playing Football again this year. Spencer just finished Swim team and Abbie is about to start a new competition dance team in a week... so get your game on we are about to get crazy again..

This year is huge for our family we are in public school. We have been in charter for years and with lots of prayer and though we decided to go public. The kids were so excited to not wear uniforms this year. We had a great time school shopping and getting new wardrobes for school.. Abbie will ride her bike to school or walk with friends. Andrew and Spencer can take the school bus. And I think I will let Abbie of the hook and take Zach every day. He is the king of distraction.. We have 2 parks in our neighborhood that he WILL get distracted by to and from school... Besides... He's my baby and you know...

So what will I do with my self while they are at school? STAMP! Well maybe.. I will have to shower and clean the house... And last night I actually joined the PTA(totally not my thing I like to just be in the class room) and signed up for loads of volunteer hours at the school.. Not a big deal really we had to give lots of volunteer hours to be a part of the charter school. The best part about being at the school... You really get to know the kids that your children are friends with. And see what is going on in the classroom...

Best of Luck to you all for a good school year.

Hugs

Brooke

I really wish that I could keep the kids home for ever.. I really hate it when summer is over :(