Back to School

The kids headed back to school on August 29.  We were all pretty excited.  We love gearing up for the new year by getting new clothes, buying and organizing new school supplies, seeing old friends and making new ones, and learning from new teachers.

Clark started middle school this year and was more concerned about riding the bus than any of his 6 classes or teachers.  He was worried he would get on the wrong bus or miss it after school due to getting things from his locker.  But the worst part is that he doesn't have a cell phone to call me!  He is, after all, the only 6th grader in the whole world without one.  He really needs a phone, just in case he misses the bus!  No one goes to the office anymore to call their moms.  And apparently it's not cool to ask anyone walking by to borrow theirs. 

The bus driver was wondering why I was taking pictures but luckily I wasn't the only nerdy mom.  Several other parents were taking pictures too and waiting on the sidewalk to see their kids get on the bus.  Clark is standing on the curb and is still a head shorter than the rest of the kids.  He is really hoping for a growth spurt this year.

Katelyn entered 4th grade and is thrilled to be in a class with a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Montgomery, and two of her best friends, Mia and Aspen.  They also split the day with another teacher and two of her other best friends are in that one, Sara and Audrey.  I hope that she doesn't get into trouble gabbing with all of her BFF's.

 

Jake is in 2nd grade with half of our ward that is his age.  His best friend, Cole, is in his class and his teacher is Mrs. Evans.  We know her from teaching Kindergarten at our first Las Vegas elementary school and we adore her.  Jake also has some fun girls in his class that are his friends.

Jake and Kirsten are in the same Primary and school class.  Jake used to crush on her but he has moved on to "liking nobody".  I think he likes her (only as a friend) because she giggles at his antics. 

Carlee is in Miss Julene's "Smart Little You" preschool again.  She attends with Ella and is super excited to be with Miss Julene.  Another wonderful teacher that we love and adore.

Carlee and Ella on their way to Miss Julene's

I made these cute little after school treats from Family Fun and we delivered some to our neighborhood friends to welcome everyone back to school.  The kids loved the surprise when they got home from their first day.  It's going to be a great year!