First Day Of School 2010

Well, it is finally that time of year again. It sure is a bittersweet time, isn't it? This year the kids are all going to a new school. One that requires uniforms. I will be the first to admit, shopping for uniforms is boring. It got old, really quickly. But, look how cute they are!

I just love how even though they are essentially wearing the "same thing", you can still see three distinctive personalities. FYI: ties are not part of the uniform, that's just how Ethan likes to roll. I love it.

Isn't she adorable? I wanted to roll her in sugar and eat her, she looked so cute. She is a big time FOURTH grader this year. Crazy!
Ryland is a big FIRST grader this year. That means he is gone all day! I miss his joyful energy around our house and his constant badgering to play a game with him, any game! Yeah, he's cute like that.
Ryland made me crack up in this photo. He kept standing on his tippy toes trying to be as tall as Ally. He is actually really close to her height, he just failed to notice that her mary janes have a bit of a heel. So, she was kicking his butt without even trying.

This dude is the kicker this year! He is in SIXTH grade, Middle School! Talk about insanity! I can't believe I am old enough to have a middle schooler. We are talking lockers, band, no recess, the works! It's crazy!

Have you seen the movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid? My kids have, a few times. Well, anyway, the kid in the movie talks about how only the cool kids wear their backpacks on one shoulder. Never both straps. Well, when Ally saw that Ethan was trying to wear his heavy laden backpack on just one shoulder, and was having a bit of a hard time of it, she teased him mercilessly that he was trying to be cool. Here are a few photos of his efforts.

Isn't that a HUGE backpack? I think it weighed more than he did. Welcome to middle school bud.

Here is hoping you have another great year kids! Good Luck and love ya!